Fredenberg, MN to Blaine, MN is 152.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m via I 35, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota, making it a straightforward drive. With an 83% highway share, expect a predominantly fast-paced journey. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, offering a convenient way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay. Consider this for a quick connection within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Fredenberg, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
118.6 mi
2h 7m
Midway Road
9.4 mi
12m
Lavaque Road
7.9 mi
13m
I 35W
7.8 mi
8m
109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi
5m
Lavaque Bypass Road
1.5 mi
2m
Miller Trunk Highway
1 mi
1m
State Highway 194
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredenberg, MN and Blaine, MN.
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Start on CH 48
7.9 mi·13 min·Lavaque Road
2
Turn straight onto CH 48
1.5 mi·2 min·Lavaque Bypass Road
3
Continue on CH 48
0.5 mi·52 sec·Ugstad Road
4
Turn right onto US 53; MN 194
1.0 mi·1 min·Miller Trunk Highway
5
Take the exit
507 ft·14 sec
6
Continue on MN 194
1.0 mi·1 min·State Highway 194
7
Enter roundabout onto CH 13
211 ft·3 sec·Midway Road
8
Continue on CH 13
2.5 mi·3 min·Midway Road
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 13
134 ft·2 sec·Midway Road
10
Continue on CR 13
6.8 mi·9 min·Midway Road
11
Take the ramp onto 246
0.3 mi·39 sec·246
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
12
Merge onto I 35
119 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
7.8 mi·8 min·I 35W
Toward I 35W: MinneapolisUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 33Toward CR 17: Lexington AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 17
0.5 mi·58 sec·Lexington Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi·5 min·109th Avenue Northeast
17
Turn left onto MN 65
0.5 mi·1 min·Central Avenue Northeast
18
Turn left onto MN 65
103 ft·10 sec·Central Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at destination
MN 65
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Aiming for a morning departure from Fredenberg will allow you to arrive in Blaine with plenty of time to spare. The longest stretch on I 35 means you won't need frequent fuel stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 118.6-mile mark on the interstate. Since this is a direct route, there's flexibility in when you leave, but planning around potential traffic on I 35 is advisable.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.5 miles from Fredenberg, MN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blaine, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fredenberg, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fredenberg, MN
This is one driving day of about 152.9 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Fredenberg, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.4 and 148.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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21.4 mi into trip|~33m in|246
Take the ramp onto 246 toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
5
21.7 mi into trip|~34m in|I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
140.2 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
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148.1 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue
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148.3 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.75 one way
$45.51 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$24.52
$49.04
premium
$4.53
$27.28
$54.56
diesel
$5.61
$33.76
$67.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.9
0
$16.05
$7.34
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
EV Truck/SUV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Fredenberg, MN
Late night
in Fredenberg on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blaine, MN
Late night
in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Hinckley, MN
76 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major highways like I 35. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest single segment spanning 118.6 miles on I 35. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roadways, the inclusion of Midway Road and Lavaque Road suggests a potential shift in pace for portions of the trip. Expect a consistent feel for most of the journey, characterized by efficient travel.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Midway Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.4 miles in near 246.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles (246): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.2 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Fredenberg, MN to Blaine, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Minneapolis along the way.
Minneapolis
21.4 mi in|~33m|via 246
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 152.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.4 miles (246): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.2 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blaine, MN before heading back.
