How far is Bayport, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Bayport, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayport and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayport and Lakeville.
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Start on 4th Street North
87 m · 19 sec · 4th Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue North
39 m · 8 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 3rd Street North
1687 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street North
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Keep slight right to continue on Minnesota Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Street South
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
1088 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left onto 207th Street West
7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayport and Lakeville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Bayport and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayport to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Bayport and 22.7 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Bayport and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunfish Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayport and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 34.22 mi (55.07 km).
#1 Bayport
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,789 |
| Coordinates | 45.0213600, -92.7810400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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