Des Moines to Shakopee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

222 miles 357.2 km · straight line
277.4 miles estimated 446.5 km · driving distance
5h 35min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Des Moines from Shakopee?

The distance from Des Moines to Shakopee is 222 miles (357.2 km) as the crow flies. Shakopee is located N of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 277.4 miles, taking about 5h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Shakopee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 35min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 42min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 18min $33–$97* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Shakopee

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 74 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 112.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients