How far is Shafer, MN from Harris, MN?

The driving distance from Shafer, MN to Harris, MN is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.52 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.63 mi
28.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.63 mi
Kilometers
28.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.52 mi
Kilometers
36.25 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harris
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM CDT
Return by in Shafer
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shafer
2026-04-23T07:47
Arrive Harris
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shafer
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Branch
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Shafer
12 mi
00h 17m
To Harris
10.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shafer and Harris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shafer and Harris.

  1. 1

    Start on 303rd Street

    59 m · 10 sec · 303rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regal Avenue

    595 ft · 28 sec · Regal Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 302nd Street

    139 m · 26 sec · 302nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Redwing Avenue

    862 ft · 27 sec · Redwing Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lake Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lake Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Hemingway Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail

    65 m · 4 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    819 ft · 22 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    121 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Duluth

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Harris

    1365 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stark Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stark Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Forest Boulevard

    1394 ft · 38 sec · Forest Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shafer and Harris.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 32%
Lake Boulevard
5.44 mi · 24%
I 35 North
4.44 mi · 20%
Lincoln Trail
3.19 mi · 14%
Stark Road
0.88 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Road

Turn right onto Lincoln Road

7.1 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branch
00h 17m from Shafer
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shafer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shafer to Harris?

The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12 miles from Shafer and 10.6 miles from Harris.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shafer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harris.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shafer and Harris. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.37 km).

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#1 Shafer

Township in Chisago County, Minnesota

Population1,130
Coordinates45.3869100, -92.7477100
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Harris

#2 Harris

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,247
Coordinates45.5863500, -92.9746600
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: 303rd Street (-92.74771, 45.38686)
End: Forest Boulevard (-92.974671, 45.586351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.71
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.86 $5.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.14 $6.27
Premium $4.39 $3.51 $7.03
Diesel $4.86 $3.89 $7.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shafer and Harris. The current time is 07:47:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.