How far is Rush City, MN from Shafer, MN?
The driving distance from Rush City, MN to Shafer, MN is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
The map below follows the saved road route between Rush City and Shafer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush City and Shafer.
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Start on South Eliot Avenue
85 m · 14 sec · South Eliot Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Rush Lake Road
138 m · 18 sec · Rush Lake Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: North Branch, Cambridge
1235 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1962 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1291 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
602 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Hemingway Avenue
1507 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Lake Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
40 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Redfield Boulevard
1275 ft · 35 sec · Redfield Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Redwing Avenue
148 m · 14 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 Rush City 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.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 12m
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 Rush City 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 Rush City to Shafer?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Rush City and 15.7 miles from Shafer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rush City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shafer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rush City and Shafer. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).
#1 Rush City
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 45.6855100, -92.9654900 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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