Origin
Watab, MN
Morning in Watab on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watab, MN to Blaine, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.8 mi
108 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watab, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
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Trip Overview
Watab to Blaine is 66.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace. You'll find it's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 64.1 mi | 1h 17m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| 75th Street Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 64.1 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watab, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on CR 55
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast River Road
2
Turn right onto CR 79
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
75th Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto US 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
58 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 10
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 10
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto MN 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Watab, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.9 — 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
|
CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest
Turn right onto CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 10
Turn right onto US 10
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
6
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto MN 65 / Central Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.94 one way
$19.88 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Morning in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
23 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 22m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 10 and Central Avenue Northeast. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 64.1 miles primarily on US 10. This means you can settle in for a good portion of the drive without significant interruptions. While the profile suggests a focus on faster roads, be aware that the final leg might involve more local traffic as you approach Blaine. The overall feel is one of efficient travel on well-maintained thoroughfares.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.1 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest.
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 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 (CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.8 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.1 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 (CR 79 / 75th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 10): 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.
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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