How far is Blaine, MN from Wabasha, MN?
The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Wabasha, MN is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Wabasha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Wabasha.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
20.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard
760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard
19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61
75 m · 3 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
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Turn left onto 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on 4th Grant Boulevard West
731 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
1189 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
714 ft · 22 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alleghany Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Wabasha.
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.
US 10 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
20.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wabasha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Wabasha?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Miesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Blaine and 47.7 miles from Wabasha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wabasha.
Stop Ideas Near Miesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miesville.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Wabasha. Straight-line distance: 79.73 mi (128.32 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.76 | $29.51 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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