How far is Saint Louis County, MO from Shakopee, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Louis County, MO to Shakopee, MN is about 542.6 miles (873.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454.1 miles (730.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The second most populous city in Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis County and Shakopee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis County and Shakopee.
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Start on South New Ballas Road
111 m · 16 sec · South New Ballas Road
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Turn left onto North Forty Drive
793 ft · 16 sec · North Forty Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
99.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
17 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue of the Saints
75.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
123 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
196.3 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South: Shakopee
999 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Shakopee
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1030 ft · 56 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto Holmes Street South
54 m · 10 sec · Holmes Street South
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis County and Shakopee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
196 mi · 03h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Saint Louis County and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Shakopee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis County to Shakopee?
The road trip is about 542.6 miles (873.2 km) and usually takes 10h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271 miles from Saint Louis County and 271.6 miles from Shakopee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454.1 miles (730.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.12 one way or $152.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Louis County and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Shakopee.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis County and Shakopee. Straight-line distance: 454.09 mi (730.78 km).
#1 Saint Louis County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 994,020 |
| Coordinates | 38.6406800, -90.4434100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shakopee
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,020 |
| Coordinates | 44.7980200, -93.5269000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shakopee (-93.5269, 44.79802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 873 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 46m |
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 | $3.98 | $76.12 | $152.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $82.90 | $165.80 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $89.79 | $179.59 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $114.29 | $228.57 |
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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