How far is Minneapolis, MN from Stanton, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Stanton, MN is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLeod County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Stanton.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward I 35W South
2309 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 East: Hiawatha Avenue
883 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
699 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 8th Street
768 ft · 13 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on Hiawatha Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Continue on Minnehaha Avenue
657 ft · 12 sec · Minnehaha Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East, MN 62 East
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Emery Avenue
573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
98 m · 5 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard
3156 ft · 56 sec · Highway 19 Boulevard
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Way
9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Stanton.
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.
Rochester
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Stanton?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Rich Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Minneapolis and 21.2 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Stanton.
Stop Ideas Near Rich Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rich Valley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 37.04 mi (59.61 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanton
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 44.4719100, -93.0229900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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