How far is Stanchfield, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Stanchfield, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
56.27 mi
01h 01m
Flight
50.55 mi
81.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.55 mi
Kilometers
81.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.56 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Stanchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanchfield
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Stanchfield
28.1 mi
00h 30m
To Saint Paul
28.1 mi
00h 30m

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 Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanchfield and Saint Paul.

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
389th Avenue Northeast
12.6 mi · 22%
US 10 East
11 mi · 20%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 10%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.21 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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 30m from Stanchfield
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stanchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stanchfield to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Stanchfield and 28.1 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 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 Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 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 Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 50.55 mi (81.35 km).

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#1 Stanchfield

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,273
Coordinates45.6733000, -93.1832800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: 389th Avenue Northeast (-93.18328, 45.673256)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.20
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.10 $14.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.80 $15.61
Premium $4.39 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $4.86 $9.68 $19.36

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 Saint Paul. The current time is 06:11:09.

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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.