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Distance from Bigfork to Shovel Lake

Driving Distance
72.1 mi 116.1 km
Flying Distance
55.7 mi 89.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Bigfork, Minnesota to Shovel Lake, Minnesota is 72.1 mi (116.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 55.7 mi (89.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 18 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a south direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Bigfork
Place Bigfork
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 47.744387
Longitude -93.654085
GPS 47.744387° N, 93.654085° W
Local Time 8:11 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Shovel Lake
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 46.941912
Longitude -93.762912
GPS 46.941912° N, 93.762912° W
Local Time 8:11 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bigfork, Minnesota to Shovel Lake, Minnesota covers 72.1 mi (116.1 km) in a south direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 18 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (67.2-72.5 miles / 108-117 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

MN-6 S
72.1 mi 1 hour 18 minutes
Shortest Fastest
MN-38 S/S State Hwy 38
72.5 mi 1 hour 26 minutes
MN-38 S/S State Hwy 38 and US-169 S
67.2 mi 1 hour 21 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.