How far is Shakopee, MN from Saint Louis County, MO?
The driving distance from Shakopee, MN to Saint Louis County, MO is about 542.9 miles (873.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454.1 miles (730.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Iowa.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shakopee and Saint Louis County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shakopee and Saint Louis County.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Holmes Street South
54 m · 10 sec · Holmes Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
982 ft · 47 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on County Highway 101
7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway 101
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1565 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
2212 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
81.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo
97 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
115.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
89.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
99.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Ballas Road
1429 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Ballas Road
88 m · 6 sec · North Ballas Road
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Continue on South New Ballas Road
775 ft · 18 sec · South New Ballas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South New Ballas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shakopee and Saint Louis County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Shakopee and Sunny near Saint Louis County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shakopee to Saint Louis County?
The road trip is about 542.9 miles (873.7 km) and usually takes 10h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.5 miles from Shakopee and 271.4 miles from Saint Louis County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454.1 miles (730.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.18 one way or $162.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Shakopee and Sunny near Saint Louis County.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shakopee and Saint Louis County. Straight-line distance: 454.09 mi (730.78 km).
#1 Shakopee
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,020 |
| Coordinates | 44.7980200, -93.5269000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Louis County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 994,020 |
| Coordinates | 38.6406800, -90.4434100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis County (-90.44341, 38.64068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 874 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 46m |
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 | $4.24 | $81.18 | $162.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $89.84 | $179.68 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $99.61 | $199.23 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $118.47 | $236.93 |
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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