Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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Watab, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Blaine, MN to Watab, MN covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, Central Avenue Northeast, 75th Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.1 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 64.1 mi | 1h 18m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast River Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Watab, MN.
Start on MN 65
Continue on MN 65
Take the exit
Merge onto US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Turn left onto CR 79
At end of road, turn left onto CR 55
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto CR 55 / Northeast River Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.55 one way
$21.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| premium | $4.85 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Blaine on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Watab on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
66.6 mi in 1h 22m, mostly highway — 64.1 mi of that is on US 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
91 ft
Highest Point
1,097 ft
~61.8 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
Founded 1877
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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