Origin
Stacy, MN
Late night in Stacy on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stacy, MN to Blaine, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stacy, MN
Tom Fisk
Blaine, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Stacy to Blaine is 25.7 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I-35W, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is primarily on highways, making it a quick connection between these two points. You'll likely find it to be a straightforward commute, especially if you're familiar with the interstate system. Consider this route for its efficiency if you need to get from Stacy to Blaine without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| I 35W | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| 109th Avenue Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lexington Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stacy Trail | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Foster Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 311th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 12.3 mi, about 13m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,068 veh/hr typical · worst 2,574
Quietest
1 AM
~82 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 86 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stacy, MN and Blaine, MN.
1
Start on 311th Street
393 ft
·
18 sec
·
311th Street
2
Continue on Foster Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Foster Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 19
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stacy Trail
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis
5
Merge onto I 35
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 17
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lexington Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto 109th Avenue Northeast
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
109th Avenue Northeast
10
Turn left onto MN 65
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue Northeast
11
Turn left onto MN 65
103 ft
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
12
Arrive at destination
MN 65
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 19 / Stacy Trail
At end of road, turn right onto CR 19 / Stacy Trail
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis
7
13 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward CR 17: Lexington Avenue
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto CR 17 / Lexington Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.14 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| premium | $4.85 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Blaine, MN
Late night in Blaine on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 78% of the 25.7 miles on major interstates like I-35 and I-35W. You'll experience a stretch of 12.3 miles on I-35 without needing to exit. The transition to surface streets like 109th Avenue Northeast will occur later in the drive as you approach Blaine. Expect a fairly consistent cruising speed for most of the trip, with more frequent exits as you get closer to your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 19 / Stacy Trail.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (CR 19 / Stacy Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Stacy, MN
Full guide →Arriving in Blaine, MN
Full guide →Founded 1877
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 19 / Stacy Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blaine, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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