How far is Minneapolis, MN from Stacy, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Stacy, MN is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.41 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.86 mi
51.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.21 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stacy
Sun, May 3, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Sun, May 3, 9:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-05-03T08:01
Arrive Stacy
Sun, May 3, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lino Lakes
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Minneapolis
18.7 mi
00h 22m
To Stacy
18.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Stacy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Stacy.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    1.4 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Stacy

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stacy Trail

    1179 ft · 39 sec · Stacy Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Foster Avenue

    570 ft · 25 sec · Foster Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Foxhill Avenue

    120 m · 17 sec · Foxhill Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 311th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Stacy.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
32 mi · 85%
I 35W North
3.91 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue South
0.89 mi · 2%
CR 19
0.24 mi · 1%
Stacy Trail
0.22 mi · 1%
Foster Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lino Lakes
00h 22m from Minneapolis
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stacy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Stacy?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Minneapolis and 18.7 miles from Stacy.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stacy.

Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

79 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

97 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Stacy. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.28 km).

Minneapolis

#1 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Stacy

#2 Stacy

City

Population1,525
Coordinates45.3980200, -92.9874400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Stacy (-92.98744, 45.39802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.39 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.86 $6.42 $12.84

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Stacy. The current time is 08:01:58.

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.