Origin
Shafer, MN
Morning in Shafer on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shafer, MN to Harris, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shafer, MN
Tom Fisk
Harris, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Shafer to Harris is 24 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Lincoln Road and I-35, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive keeps you within Minnesota for the entire journey. Expect a turn-heavy local road experience that transitions to highway driving for a portion of the trip. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for a quick hop between towns without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 18% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including a notable stretch of 7.1 miles on Lincoln Road before connecting to Lake Boulevard and eventually I-35. The initial part of the drive will feel more like navigating through communities, while the highway segment offers a chance to pick up speed. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road type as you make your way to your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Regal Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Regal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (302nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 21 / Redwing Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Regal Avenue
Turn right onto Regal Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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302nd Street
Turn right onto 302nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 21 / Redwing Avenue
Turn left onto CR 21 / Redwing Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Duluth
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 10 / Stark Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Stark Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shafer, MN to Harris, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 10: Harris along the way.
Cr 10: Harris
22.6 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Road | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Lake Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 35 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Trail | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Stark Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hemingway Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Saint Croix Trail | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Road
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shafer, MN and Harris, MN.
1
Start on 303rd Street
194 ft
·
10 sec
·
303rd Street
2
Turn right onto Regal Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Regal Avenue
3
Turn right onto 302nd Street
457 ft
·
25 sec
·
302nd Street
4
Turn left onto CR 21
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Redwing Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 8
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto US 8
136 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lake Boulevard
7
Continue on US 8
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lincoln Road
9
Continue on CR 14
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Trail
10
Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hemingway Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto MN 95
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
12
Continue on MN 95
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
13
Continue on MN 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on MN 95
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Saint Croix Trail
15
Continue on this road
396 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
17
Merge onto I 35
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CR 10: Harris
19
Turn right onto CR 10
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stark Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto CR 30
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Forest Boulevard
21
Arrive at destination
CR 30
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.14 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harris, MN
Morning in Harris on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shafer, MN to Harris, MN covers 24 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Road, Lake Boulevard, I 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Shafer, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Regal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (302nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 21 / Redwing Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Shafer, MN to Harris, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 10: Harris along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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