Elk River to Shakopee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

35 miles 56.3 km · straight line
45.5 miles estimated 73.2 km · driving distance
55min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
177° S bearing direction

How far is Elk River from Shakopee?

The distance from Elk River to Shakopee is 35 miles (56.3 km) as the crow flies. Shakopee is located S of Elk River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 45.5 miles, taking about 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Elk River 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 Elk River to Shakopee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 55min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Elk River & Shakopee

Quick Facts

Elk River
45.30°N, 93.57°W
America/Chicago
273m 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 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 711.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients