How far is Branch, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Branch, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Branch and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branch and Lakeville.
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Start on the route
108 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Hemingway Avenue
1331 ft · 42 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn left onto 372nd Street
1 mi · 3 min · 372nd Street
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Turn left onto Forest Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Forest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Athens Trail
3201 ft · 2 min · Athens Trail
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Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
44.3 mi · 53 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 Branch and Lakeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
44.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Branch and Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Branch to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Branch and 32.1 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Branch and Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near New Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brighton.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Branch and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 59.33 mi (95.49 km).
#1 Branch
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,696 |
| Coordinates | 45.4852400, -92.9618800 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
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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