Origin
Warsaw, MN
Late night in Warsaw on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, MN to Blaine, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, MN
Aleksander Dumała
Blaine, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Warsaw to Blaine, you are looking at a straightforward 72.2-mile journey through the Minnesota Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is a very cost-effective route that does not require an overnight stay. You will rely primarily on I-35, I-35W, and Morristown Boulevard to complete the transit. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| I 35W | 29.4 mi | 37m |
| Morristown Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 10 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Highway 60 West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Farwell Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 31.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on CR 13
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Farwell Avenue
2
Turn left onto MN 60; I 35 ALT
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Morristown Boulevard
3
Continue on MN 60; I 35 ALT
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 60 West
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
5
Merge onto I 35
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35W
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
222 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right onto MN 65
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Warsaw, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 37.5 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
6
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 10 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
22 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
1h 26m 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 72.2-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.3 miles on I-35. The transition from the quieter stretches of Morristown Boulevard onto the heavier traffic flow of the interstates defines the personality of this drive. It is a functional, efficient route designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience that favors directness over winding, technical maneuvers.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.5 miles in near I 35W.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37.5 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,100 ft
998 ft
Total Climb
102 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
1,100 ft
~30.9 mi in
Elevation Range
102 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Blaine, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 37.5 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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