How far is Brunswick, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Brunswick, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.33 mi
01h 32m
Flight
78.73 mi
126.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.73 mi
Kilometers
126.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.33 mi
Kilometers
142.16 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-12T17:09
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Brunswick
44.4 mi
00h 46m
To Lakeville
44 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 70

    2742 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 70

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Legend Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Legend Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    35 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and Lakeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
35.6 mi · 40%
Legend Street
12.9 mi · 15%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 1%
State Highway 70
0.52 mi · 1%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 46m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Brunswick and 44 miles from Lakeville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.14 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 78.73 mi (126.7 km).

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#1 Brunswick

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota

Population1,341
Coordinates45.7888500, -93.2757800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 70 (-93.275767, 45.789031)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $11.14
Round trip
$22.27
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.14 $22.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.23 $24.47
Premium $4.39 $13.70 $27.41
Diesel $4.86 $15.18 $30.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Lakeville. The current time is 17:09:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.