How far is Blaine, MN from Shieldsville, MN?

The driving distance from Blaine, MN to Shieldsville, MN is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.07 mi
01h 25m
Flight
55.57 mi
89.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.07 mi
Kilometers
114.38 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shieldsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Blaine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-23T10:12
Arrive Shieldsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Blaine
35.5 mi
00h 42m
To Shieldsville
35.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Shieldsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Northeast

    8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 21

    90 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shieldsville Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Shieldsville Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 153rd Street West

    819 ft · 41 sec · 153rd Street West

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Geneva Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Geneva Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Geneva Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
62.2 mi · 88%
State Highway 21
5.7 mi · 8%
Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3%
Shieldsville Boulevard
0.86 mi · 1%
MN 21
0.26 mi
153rd Street West
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

61.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 42m from Blaine
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shieldsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Blaine and 35.5 miles from Shieldsville.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shieldsville.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Shieldsville. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Population66,697
Coordinates45.1608000, -93.2349500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shieldsville

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,187
Coordinates44.3660700, -93.4088300
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-93.23495, 45.1608)
End: Shieldsville (-93.40883, 44.36607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.92
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.96 $17.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.39 $11.02 $22.05
Diesel $4.86 $12.21 $24.42

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Shieldsville. The current time is 10:12:52.

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.