How far is Blaine, MN from Shakopee, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Shakopee, MN is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.9 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.84 mi
46.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.9 mi
Kilometers
60.99 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shakopee
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Tue, May 5, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-05-05T08:48
Arrive Shakopee
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Louis Park
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Blaine
19 mi
00h 26m
To Shakopee
19 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°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 Blaine and Shakopee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Shakopee.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South

    2543 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101

    647 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 169 Business, CR 101

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    1030 ft · 56 sec · 1st Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Holmes Street South

    54 m · 10 sec · Holmes Street South

  17. 17

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Shakopee.

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
15.9 mi · 42%
Central Avenue Northeast
6.35 mi · 17%
US 169 Business
6.12 mi · 16%
US 169 South
5.03 mi · 13%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 6%
I 494 West
1.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Louis Park
00h 26m from Blaine
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Shakopee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Shakopee?

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Blaine and 19 miles from Shakopee.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Shakopee.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Louis Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Louis Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

13 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

77 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Shakopee. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.42 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Shakopee

#2 Shakopee

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

Population43,020
Coordinates44.7980200, -93.5269000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Shakopee (-93.5269, 44.79802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.25 $10.51
Premium $4.39 $5.89 $11.77
Diesel $4.86 $6.52 $13.04

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 Blaine and Shakopee. The current time is 08:48:09.

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.