How far is Chanhassen, MN from Lakeville, MN?
Fastest route
The distance between Chanhassen, Minnesota, and Lakeville, Minnesota, is approximately 27.7 miles (44.5 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-35W S, and the estimated travel time is around 29 minutes.
Directions
- Head northeast on W 78th St toward Great Plains Blvd.
- Turn right onto Chanhassen Rd.
- Turn left onto W 78th St/Arboretum Blvd.
- Use any lane to take the ramp onto US-212 E.
- Take I-494 E/MN-5 E and I-35W S to Kenwood Trail in Lakeville. Take exit 85 from I-35 S.
- Take the exit onto I-494 E/MN-5 E.
- Take exit 5B to merge onto I-35W S toward Albert Lea.
- Take exit 85 for County Rd 50/County Rd 5.
- Continue on Kenwood Trail. Drive to 207th St W.
- Turn left onto Kenwood Trail.
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Kenwood Trail.
- Continue onto 202nd St W/Dakota County 50 E.
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Holyoke Ave.
- Turn left onto 207th St W.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Check real-time traffic conditions on I-35W S before starting your journey to avoid delays.
- ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the 27.7-mile (44.5 kilometers) trip.
- 🍴 Consider having a meal or snacks for the approximately 29-minute drive to Lakeville.
- 📱 Keep your GPS or navigation app handy to stay on track and follow the directions accurately.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chanhassen and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen and Lakeville.
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Start on West 78th Street
1447 ft · 40 sec · West 78th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Chanhassen Road
549 ft · 15 sec · Chanhassen Road
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Turn left onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1 km · 58 sec · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 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 Chanhassen 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 35W South
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Chanhassen and 13.9 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chanhassen and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chanhassen and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).
#1 Chanhassen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 26,546 |
| Coordinates | 44.8621900, -93.5307900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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