How far is Franconia, MN from Shafer, MN?
The driving distance from Franconia, MN to Shafer, MN is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Shafer.
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Start on Summer Street
906 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Franconia Trail
3165 ft · 2 min · Franconia Trail
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail
1809 ft · 31 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue straight
756 ft · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lake Boulevard
72 m · 3 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Redwing Avenue
1529 ft · 44 sec · Redwing Avenue
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Turn right onto 303rd Street
15 m · 2 sec · 303rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 303rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franconia and Shafer.
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.
Lake Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard
2.2 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franconia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shafer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to Shafer?
The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Taylors Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Franconia and 1.9 miles from Shafer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.46 one way or $0.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franconia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shafer.
Stop Ideas Near Taylors Falls
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 Taylors Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Shafer. Straight-line distance: 2.96 mi (4.76 km).
#1 Franconia
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 45.3702400, -92.6916000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shafer
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -92.7477100 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shafer (-92.74771, 45.38691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $0.46 | $0.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
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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