How far is Shieldsville, MN from Eagan, MN?
The driving distance from Shieldsville, MN to Eagan, MN is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shieldsville and Eagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shieldsville and Eagan.
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Start on Geneva Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Geneva Avenue
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Turn right onto 153rd Street West
819 ft · 36 sec · 153rd Street West
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Shieldsville Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Diffley Road
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Diffley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Diffley Road
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Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road
734 ft · 41 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Continue on Pilot Knob Road
156 m · 10 sec · Pilot Knob Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shieldsville and Eagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Turn left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis
29.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny leaving Shieldsville and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shieldsville to Eagan?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Shieldsville and 18.4 miles from Eagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Shieldsville and Mostly Sunny near Eagan.
Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market
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 Elko New Market.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shieldsville and Eagan. Straight-line distance: 32.52 mi (52.34 km).
#1 Shieldsville
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 44.3660700, -93.4088300 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagan
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 65,975 |
| Coordinates | 44.8041300, -93.1668900 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
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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