How far is Shafer, MN from Sunrise, MN?
The driving distance from Shafer, MN to Sunrise, MN is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shafer and Sunrise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shafer and Sunrise.
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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 · 22 sec · 302nd Street
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Turn right onto Redwing Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Redwing Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Furuby Road
1340 ft · 42 sec · Furuby Road
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Turn left onto Redwing Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Redwing Avenue
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Turn left onto 350th Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 350th Street
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Turn right onto Reed Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Reed Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Saint Croix Trail
5.5 mi · 10 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Turn right onto Sunrise Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Sunrise Road
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Turn right onto River Road
87 m · 13 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shafer and Sunrise.
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.
Saint Croix Trail
Turn slight left onto Saint Croix Trail
5.55 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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Shafer and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Sunrise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shafer to Sunrise?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Shafer and 7.7 miles from Sunrise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Shafer and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Sunrise.
Stop Ideas Near Center City
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 Center City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shafer and Sunrise. Straight-line distance: 12.22 mi (19.66 km).
#1 Shafer
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 45.3869100, -92.7477100 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunrise
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,120 |
| Coordinates | 45.5469000, -92.8549400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Road (-92.854854, 45.546826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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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