How far is Plymouth, MN from Stanton, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Stanton, MN is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
55.74 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42.84 mi
68.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.84 mi
Kilometers
68.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.71 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Tue, May 5, 10:00 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Tue, May 5, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-05T08:49
Arrive Stanton
Tue, May 5, 10:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Sunfish Lake
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Plymouth
27.8 mi
00h 35m
To Stanton
27.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    855 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1573 ft · 22 sec · Crosstown Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

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

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

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

    107 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    573 ft · 11 sec · Emery Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

    98 m · 5 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard

    3156 ft · 56 sec · Highway 19 Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crosstown Highway
12 mi · 22%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 21%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 19%
US 169 South
6.68 mi · 12%
Emery Avenue
4.06 mi · 7%
Highway 56 Boulevard
3.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Crosstown Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

11.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunfish Lake
00h 35m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Plymouth and 27.9 miles from Stanton.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Stanton.

Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake

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 Sunfish Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13 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 10.4 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 7.6 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 Sunfish Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

56 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

113 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 42.84 mi (68.95 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stanton

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-93.45551, 45.01052)
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.06
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.03 $14.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.72 $15.45
Premium $4.39 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $4.86 $9.58 $19.16

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Stanton. The current time is 08:49:47.

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.