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

The driving distance from Stanton, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.67 mi
00h 38m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.4 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Tue, May 5, 8:12 AM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Tue, May 5, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-05-05T07:34
Arrive Saint Paul
Tue, May 5, 8:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Coates
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Stanton
17.8 mi
00h 19m
To Saint Paul
17.8 mi
00h 19m

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
56°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 Stanton and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 8 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 19 Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 19 Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 56 Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    627 ft · 19 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue

    693 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road

    2078 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Plato Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Plato Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street South

    2890 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
23.8 mi · 67%
Emery Avenue
4.06 mi · 11%
Highway 56 Boulevard
3.11 mi · 9%
Randolph Boulevard
2.09 mi · 6%
Plato Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Highway 19 Boulevard
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coates
00h 19m from Stanton
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Stanton and 17.8 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coates

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).

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#1 Stanton

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
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: 8th Avenue Way (-93.022995, 44.47191)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.53 $11.07
Diesel $4.86 $6.13 $12.26

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 Stanton and Saint Paul. The current time is 07:34:13.

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.