Cedar Falls to Shakopee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

165.9 miles 267 km · straight line
207.4 miles estimated 333.8 km · driving distance
4h 10min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Shakopee?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Shakopee is 165.9 miles (267 km) as the crow flies. Shakopee is located NNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 207.4 miles, taking about 4h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Shakopee in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Shakopee. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cedar Falls to Shakopee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 10min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 0min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Shakopee

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Shakopee
44.80°N, 93.53°W
America/Chicago
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 150.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients