How far is Eagan, MN from Shieldsville, MN?
The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Shieldsville, MN is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagan and Shieldsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagan and Shieldsville.
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Start on Pilot Knob Road
68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Turn left onto Diffley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn left onto I 35E South
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
35.5 mi · 38 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 Eagan and Shieldsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Shieldsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagan to Shieldsville?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Eagan and 22.1 miles from Shieldsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagan and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Shieldsville.
Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market
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 Elko New Market.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagan and Shieldsville. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.34 km).
#1 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
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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