How far is Shafer, MN from Rush City, MN?
The driving distance from Shafer, MN to Rush City, MN is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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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 Rush City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shafer and Rush City.
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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
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1: Rush City
1541 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Eliot Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · South Eliot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Eliot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shafer and Rush City.
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 North
Merge slight left
11.6 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 Shafer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shafer to Rush City?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 Shafer and 18.9 miles from Rush City.
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 11.3 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Rush City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shafer and Rush City. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).
#1 Shafer
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -92.7477100 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rush City
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 45.6855100, -92.9654900 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Eliot Avenue (-92.966018, 45.685509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
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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