How far is Blaine, MN from Watab, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Watab, MN is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.56 mi
01h 22m
Flight
58.09 mi
93.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.09 mi
Kilometers
93.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.56 mi
Kilometers
107.11 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watab
Fri, May 1, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Fri, May 1, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-30T23:36
Arrive Watab
Fri, May 1, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Big Lake
MN

City in Texas, USA

From Blaine
33.2 mi
00h 41m
To Watab
33.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 75th Street Northwest

    1691 ft · 49 sec · 75th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast River Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
64.5 mi · 97%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.78 mi · 3%
75th Street Northwest
0.32 mi
Northeast River Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

63.4 mi · 01h 17m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Lake
00h 41m from Blaine
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Blaine and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Watab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Big Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Blaine and 33.3 miles from Watab.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Blaine and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Watab.

Stop Ideas Near Big Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Lake, 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 Big Lake.

RAIL

St. Cloud

41 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

60 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Watab. Straight-line distance: 58.09 mi (93.49 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Watab

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

Population3,238
Coordinates45.6763500, -94.1811000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Watab (-94.1811, 45.67635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $8.39
Round trip
$16.77
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.39 $16.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.21 $18.43
Premium $4.39 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $4.86 $11.43 $22.86

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Watab. The current time is 23:36:39.

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.