How far is Stanchfield, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Stanchfield, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
54.26 mi
00h 57m
Flight
48.06 mi
77.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.06 mi
Kilometers
77.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.26 mi
Kilometers
87.32 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Stanchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanchfield
2026-04-23T10:30
Arrive Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanchfield
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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Stanchfield
27.1 mi
00h 28m
To Minneapolis
27.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 389th Avenue Northeast

    2481 ft · 1 min · 389th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue

    1299 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
14.7 mi · 27%
389th Avenue Northeast
12.6 mi · 23%
Washington Avenue South
0.77 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
00h 28m from Stanchfield
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stanchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Stanchfield and 27.2 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 $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 Stanchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Bethel, 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 East Bethel.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanchfield and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 48.06 mi (77.35 km).

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#1 Stanchfield

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,273
Coordinates45.6733000, -93.1832800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Minneapolis

#2 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
Start: 389th Avenue Northeast (-93.18328, 45.673256)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

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 Stanchfield and Minneapolis. The current time is 10:30:26.

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.