How far is Blaine, MN from Waseca, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Waseca, MN is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.35 mi
01h 52m
Flight
76.02 mi
122.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.02 mi
Kilometers
122.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.35 mi
Kilometers
147.01 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waseca
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Waseca
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Blaine
45.7 mi
00h 56m
To Waseca
45.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    64 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
64.4 mi · 70%
State Highway 13
8.98 mi · 10%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 9%
State Highway 60
5.38 mi · 6%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 2%
North State Street
1.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

64 mi · 01h 14m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 56m from Blaine
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blaine and Sunny near Waseca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Blaine and 45.7 miles from Waseca.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blaine and Sunny near Waseca.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Waseca. Straight-line distance: 76.02 mi (122.35 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Waseca

City in Minnesota

Population8,835
Coordinates44.0777400, -93.5074400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Waseca (-93.50744, 44.07774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.98
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.49 $22.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.63 $25.25
Premium $4.39 $14.14 $28.28
Diesel $4.86 $15.66 $31.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Waseca. The current time is 21:40:42.

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.