Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, MN
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Stacy, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine to Stacy is 25.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 35W and I 35, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that should be easy to navigate, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or connecting two points in the area. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so expect a smooth ride.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| I 35 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| 109th Avenue Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Lexington Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stacy Trail | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Foster Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Foxhill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,069 veh/hr typical · worst 2,531
Quietest
1 AM
~82 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, MN and Stacy, MN.
Start on MN 65
Turn right onto CR 12
Turn right onto CR 17
Turn left
Merge onto I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 19
Turn left onto Foster Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Foxhill Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 35W North
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Foster Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Foxhill Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| premium | $4.95 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Blaine on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 8:08AM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Evening in Stacy on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Sunny
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 8:08AM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is mostly highway, with 78% of the drive on freeways like I 35W and I 35. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 12.7 miles on I 35W before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a steady cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with a dense number of exits as you approach your destination. The shift from highway to local roads is gradual.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 12 / 109th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
27 ft
Total Descent
29 ft
Highest Point
909 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
17 ft
Founded 1877
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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