How far is Watertown, MN from Blaine, MN?
The driving distance from Watertown, MN to Blaine, MN is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Blaine.
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Start on Lewis Avenue South
20 m · 10 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Continue on Lewis Avenue South
29 m · 4 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
5 m · 1 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
49 m · 5 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
37 m · 4 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 20
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Continue on Watertown Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 12 East
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North, US 169 South: General Mills Boulevard
940 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 North: General Mills Boulevard
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2619 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 65 Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Blaine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 12 East
Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Watertown and Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Blaine?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Watertown and 23.9 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Watertown and Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 32.84 mi (52.85 km).
#1 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 65 (-93.234938, 45.160786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
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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