How far is Shakopee, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Shakopee, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shakopee and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shakopee and Minneapolis.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Holmes Street South
51 m · 9 sec · Holmes Street South
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue East
115 m · 19 sec · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn right onto Fuller Street South
106 m · 13 sec · Fuller Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
803 ft · 25 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left
54 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Flying Cloud Dr
672 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Flying Cloud Drive
8 mi · 12 min · Flying Cloud Drive
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Continue on US 212 East
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
2634 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South
1682 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shakopee and Minneapolis.
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.
Flying Cloud Drive
Turn straight onto Flying Cloud Drive
7.98 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 Shakopee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shakopee to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Shakopee and 12.7 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shakopee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edina.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shakopee and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 17.99 mi (28.96 km).
#1 Shakopee
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,020 |
| Coordinates | 44.7980200, -93.5269000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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