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Trip from Blaine, MN to Webster, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

52 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Blaine, MN

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Downtown Webster, MN, MN

Webster, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Blaine, MN to Webster, MN is 52 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via US 10, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Minnesota, offering a straightforward drive. You'll find yourself mostly on highway, making for efficient travel between these two points. Given the short duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a simple transfer without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 43.9 mi 52m
Natchez Avenue 2 mi 2m
260th Street East 1.9 mi 2m
Central Avenue Northeast 1.9 mi 2m
Dalton Avenue 1 mi 3m
40th Street West 0.5 mi 1m
30th Street West 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 43.9 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Webster, MN.

1

Start on MN 65

26 ft · 8 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
2

Continue on MN 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 10 East Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto US 10

44 mi · 52 min · US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 76 Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right onto CR 2

1.9 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East
7

Enter roundabout onto CR 91

225 ft · 4 sec · Natchez Avenue
8

Continue on CR 91

2.0 mi · 2 min · Natchez Avenue
9

At end of road, turn right onto CR 86

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 30th Street West
10

Turn left onto Dalton Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · Dalton Avenue
11

Turn right onto CR 3

0.5 mi · 1 min · 40th Street West
12

Arrive at destination

CR 3

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minneapolis, MN

26 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.

Pacing Suggestions

New Brighton, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minneapolis, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Blaine, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast

Continue onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward US 10 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 10 East
5
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 10

Merge onto US 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
46.1 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 76 Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
5
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | CR 86 / 30th Street West

At end of road, turn right onto CR 86 / 30th Street West

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.74 one way

$15.48 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $8.34 $16.68
premium $4.53 $9.28 $18.56
diesel $5.61 $11.48 $22.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Blaine, MN

Morning in Blaine on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Webster, MN

Morning in Webster on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 7m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 84% of the 52 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 43.9 miles on US 10, which means you can expect consistent cruising for a significant portion of your trip. The transition to surface roads like Natchez Avenue and 260th Street East will occur later in the drive, likely bringing a change in speed and exit frequency.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.9 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Natchez Avenue. 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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 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 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Blaine, MN and Webster, MN, road signs point toward Cr 2: Elko and New Market.

Cr 2: Elko

46.1 mi in | ~56m

New Market

46.1 mi in | ~56m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.9 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Webster, MN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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