How far is Blaine, MN from Dassel, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Dassel, MN is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.16 mi
01h 29m
Flight
52.55 mi
84.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.55 mi
Kilometers
84.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.16 mi
Kilometers
104.86 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dassel
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Dassel
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Michael
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
32.5 mi
00h 44m
To Dassel
32.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Dassel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Dassel.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

    12.8 mi · 15 min · MN-610

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    7.4 mi · 8 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 241 West: Saint Michael

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 45th Street Northeast

    1017 ft · 22 sec · 45th Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241

    29 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Kahl Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kahl Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto 30th Street Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 30th Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Fenning Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fenning Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 20th Street Northeast

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 20th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 20th Street Northeast

    36 m · 7 sec · 20th Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 20th Street Northeast

    1.6 km · 1 min · 20th Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 20th Street Northeast

    43 m · 8 sec · 20th Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 20th Street Northeast

    1604 ft · 25 sec · 20th Street Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Willems Way

    1 km · 60 sec · Willems Way

  20. 20

    Continue on 5th Street Northeast

    2666 ft · 1 min · 5th Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1437 ft · 44 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lake Boulevard Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Boulevard Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 35 West

    2.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 35 West

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 35 West

    9.8 mi · 13 min · County Road 35 West

  25. 25

    Continue on Division Street West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Division Street West

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road 4 Southwest

    5.7 mi · 8 min · County Road 4 Southwest

  27. 27

    Continue on 1st Street Northeast

    1545 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cokato Street East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cokato Street East

  29. 29

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  31. 31

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    2497 ft · 34 sec · Parker Avenue East

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Dassel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN-610
12.8 mi · 20%
County Road 35 West
12.2 mi · 19%
I-94 W
7.41 mi · 11%
County Road 4 Southwest
5.65 mi · 9%
MN 241
4.11 mi · 6%
20th Street Northeast
3.81 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MN-610

Keep slight right to continue on MN-610

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Michael
00h 44m from Blaine
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Mostly Cloudy near Dassel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Dassel?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Michael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Blaine and 32.6 miles from Dassel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Cloudy near Dassel.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Michael

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Michael, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Michael.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

47 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

55 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

114 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Dassel. Straight-line distance: 52.55 mi (84.57 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Dassel

#2 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Dassel (-94.30693, 45.08163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.02 $18.04
Premium $4.39 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $4.86 $11.19 $22.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Dassel. The current time is 19:41:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.