How far is Bloomington, MN from Stanton, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Stanton, MN is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
40.31 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.31 mi
Kilometers
64.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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 Bloomington
20.1 mi
00h 25m
To Stanton
20.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°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 Bloomington and Stanton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway

    46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    815 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Northfield, New Prague

    1495 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lonsdale Boulevard West

    590 ft · 10 sec · Lonsdale Boulevard West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lonsdale Boulevard West

    64 m · 3 sec · Lonsdale Boulevard West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lonsdale Boulevard West

    2312 ft · 34 sec · Lonsdale Boulevard West

  9. 9

    Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lonsdale Boulevard East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lonsdale Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dahomey Avenue / Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1157 ft · 34 sec · Dahomey Avenue / Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    954 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Division Street South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Division Street South

  15. 15

    Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 19 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
25.6 mi · 63%
The Colvill Memorial Highway
7.39 mi · 18%
Lonsdale Boulevard East
2.12 mi · 5%
Division Street South
1.77 mi · 4%
West 5th Street
1.29 mi · 3%
Highway 19 Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight right

25.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 25m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to Stanton?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 20.1 miles from Bloomington and 20.2 miles from Stanton.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bloomington and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stanton

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.39 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $4.86 $6.91 $13.81

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 Bloomington and Stanton. The current time is 03:27:16.

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.