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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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 Shafer and Harris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shafer and Harris.
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Start on 303rd Street
59 m · 10 sec · 303rd Street
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Turn right onto Regal Avenue
595 ft · 28 sec · Regal Avenue
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Turn right onto 302nd Street
139 m · 26 sec · 302nd Street
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Turn left onto Redwing Avenue
862 ft · 27 sec · Redwing Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail
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Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Hemingway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail
65 m · 4 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail
1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
819 ft · 22 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue straight
121 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Duluth
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 10: Harris
1365 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Stark Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stark Road
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Turn left onto Forest Boulevard
1394 ft · 38 sec · Forest Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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 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).
#1 Shafer
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -92.7477100 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harris
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,247 |
| Coordinates | 45.5863500, -92.9746600 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Boulevard (-92.974671, 45.586351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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