Northfield to Stillwater, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.9 miles 72.2 km · straight line
58.3 miles estimated 93.9 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Northfield from Stillwater, Minnesota?

The distance from Northfield to Stillwater, Minnesota is 44.9 miles (72.2 km) as the crow flies. Stillwater, Minnesota is located NNE of Northfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 58.3 miles, taking about 1h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Northfield and Stillwater, Minnesota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Northfield to Stillwater, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Northfield & Stillwater, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Northfield
44.46°N, 93.16°W
America/Chicago
278m elevation
Stillwater, Minnesota
45.06°N, 92.81°W
America/Chicago
212m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 555.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients