Shakopee to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.5 miles 856.9 km · straight line
639 miles estimated 1028.3 km · driving distance
12h 51min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Shakopee from Williston?

The distance from Shakopee to Williston is 532.5 miles (856.9 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located WNW of Shakopee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Shakopee in Minnesota and Williston in North Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Shakopee and Williston. 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 Shakopee to Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 51min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 25min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 42min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Shakopee & Williston

Quick Facts

Shakopee
44.80°N, 93.53°W
America/Chicago
229m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients