How far is Blue Earth, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Blue Earth, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steele County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Earth and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Earth and Lakeville.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
46 m · 9 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
1929 ft · 55 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
89 m · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
2518 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 169
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East: Albert Lea
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko New Market
1193 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Deuce Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 263rd Street East
32 m · 6 sec · 263rd Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 263rd Street East
764 ft · 15 sec · 263rd Street East
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Continue on Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
2844 ft · 44 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn slight left
102 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Holyoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right 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 Blue Earth and Lakeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
63.4 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Blue Earth and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blue Earth to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Ellendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Blue Earth and 55.4 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Blue Earth and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Ellendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Earth and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.8 km).
#1 Blue Earth
City in Minnesota
| Population | 3,098 |
| Coordinates | 43.6374600, -94.1021800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
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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