How far is Blaine, MN from Stanton, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Stanton, MN is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
54.25 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.72 mi
78.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.72 mi
Kilometers
78.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.25 mi
Kilometers
87.3 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Inver Grove Heights
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Blaine
27.2 mi
00h 33m
To Stanton
27.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

    98 m · 5 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard

    3156 ft · 56 sec · Highway 19 Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 25%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 21%
US 10 East
11.5 mi · 21%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 10%
Emery Avenue
4.06 mi · 7%
Highway 56 Boulevard
3.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lafayette Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

13.3 mi · 00h 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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inver Grove Heights
00h 33m from Blaine
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Inver Grove Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Blaine and 27.1 miles from Stanton.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stanton.

Stop Ideas Near Inver Grove Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inver Grove Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inver Grove Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

51 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 48.72 mi (78.4 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

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

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.70
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.85 $13.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.39 $8.43 $16.87
Diesel $4.86 $9.34 $18.68

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 Stanton. The current time is 02:59:33.

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.