How far is it from Shafer, MN, to Balsam Lake, WI, ?

The distance between Shafer, MN, and Balsam Lake, WI, is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shafer, MN, to Balsam Lake, WI, ?

The drive from Shafer, MN, to Balsam Lake, WI, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Shafer, MN, to Balsam Lake, WI, ?

The fastest route from Shafer, MN, to Balsam Lake, WI, covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Balsam Lake, WI from Shafer, MN?

Balsam Lake, WI lies roughly to the east of Shafer, MN.

Are there charging stations between Shafer, MN and Balsam Lake, WI?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shafer, MN to Balsam Lake, WI, including Saint Croix Falls (50 kW); Shafer (50 kW); Soo Line Park (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Shafer, MN Balsam Lake, WI

Distance: 22 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Shafer, MN to Balsam Lake, WI takes about 40 min via US 8; WI 35. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 22 mi

1 Depart right onto Redding Avenue 57 yd
2 Continue straight onto 305th Lane 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Regal Avenue 150 yd
4 Turn right onto 306th Street 84 yd
5 Turn right onto Revere Avenue 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Redwing Avenue 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left onto Redwing Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Lake Boulevard 3 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Lake Boulevard 49 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Lake Boulevard 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Saint Croix Trail 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Moberg Trail 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto US Highway 8 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto West 130th Avenue 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly right onto West 130th Avenue 46 yd
16 Exit roundabout straight onto West 130th Avenue 7 mi
17 Turn left onto 140th Street 4 mi
18 Continue straight onto West Main Street 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto 170th Avenue 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Idlewild Drive 1 mi
21 Arrive left onto Idlewild Drive

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The return trip from Balsam Lake, WI to Shafer, MN covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Saint Croix FallsCCS, CHAdeMO · 2191 U.S. 8, Saint Croix Falls, WI, 5402450 kW
ShaferCCS · 17444 Lake Blvd, Shafer, MN, 5507450 kW
Soo Line ParkType1 · 107 Center Street West, Amery, WI, 540017.2 kW
Glenna FarmsNEMA · 1333 120th St, Amery, WI, 540011.4 kW

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Balsam Lake, WI → Frederic, WI17 mi · 30 min Balsam Lake, WI → Barron, WI35 mi · 55 min Balsam Lake, WI → Isanti, MN57 mi · 1 h 25 min Balsam Lake, WI → Centuria, WI7 mi · 20 min Balsam Lake, WI → Milltown, WI8 mi · 20 min Balsam Lake, WI → Luck, WI12 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Shafer, MN, {fromState} to Balsam Lake, WI, {toState}?: The distance between Shafer, MN, {fromState} and Balsam Lake, WI, {toState} is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shafer, MN, {fromState} to Balsam Lake, WI, {toState}?: The drive from Shafer, MN, {fromState} to Balsam Lake, WI, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Shafer, MN, {fromState} to Balsam Lake, WI, {toState}?: The fastest route from Shafer, MN, {fromState} to Balsam Lake, WI, {toState} covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Balsam Lake, WI from Shafer, MN?: Balsam Lake, WI lies roughly to the east of Shafer, MN.
Are there charging stations between Shafer, MN and Balsam Lake, WI?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shafer, MN to Balsam Lake, WI, including Saint Croix Falls (50 kW); Shafer (50 kW); Soo Line Park (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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