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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pennington County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Central Avenue Northeast
8 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 21
90 m · 4 sec
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Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business
1066 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shieldsville Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Shieldsville Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto 153rd Street West
819 ft · 41 sec · 153rd Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Geneva Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Geneva Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Shieldsville. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).
#1 Blaine
A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
| Population | 66,697 |
| Coordinates | 45.1608000, -93.2349500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shieldsville
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 44.3660700, -93.4088300 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shieldsville (-93.40883, 44.36607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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