How far is Dassel, MN from Blaine, MN?

The driving distance from Dassel, MN to Blaine, MN is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
61.77 mi
01h 17m
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
61.77 mi
Kilometers
99.41 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Dassel
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dassel
2026-05-12T19:06
Arrive Blaine
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dassel
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Dassel
35.6 mi
00h 38m
To Blaine
26.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    23 m · 6 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Parker Avenue East

    2497 ft · 32 sec · Parker Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    1545 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 4 Southwest

    5.7 mi · 8 min · County Road 4 Southwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Street West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Division Street West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 5 Northwest

    3.9 mi · 6 min · County Road 5 Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 37 Northwest

    5.1 mi · 7 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue North

    1292 ft · 39 sec · Oak Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 37 Northwest

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    2719 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610 East

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    2242 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 25
22.3 mi · 36%
County Road 37 Northwest
13.9 mi · 22%
MN 610 East
13.8 mi · 22%
County Road 4 Southwest
5.65 mi · 9%
County Road 5 Northwest
3.92 mi · 6%
50th Street Southwest
2.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 25

Merge slight left

18.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 38m from Dassel
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dassel and Sunny near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Dassel and 26.2 miles from Blaine.

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 9.2 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

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

Dassel

#1 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-94.306942, 45.081629)
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.39 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $4.86 $10.60 $21.21

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 Dassel and Blaine. The current time is 19:06:07.

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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.