How far is Chatfield, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Chatfield, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
86.22 mi
01h 29m
Flight
76.2 mi
122.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.2 mi
Kilometers
122.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.22 mi
Kilometers
138.75 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Chatfield
Sun, May 3, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatfield
2026-05-03T03:06
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatfield
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
Zumbrota
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Chatfield
43.1 mi
00h 44m
To Lakeville
43.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Southwest

    12 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    20.6 mi · 26 min · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing

    1459 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 220th Street West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Denmark Avenue

    832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street South
71.3 mi · 83%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 10%
220th Street West
1.92 mi · 2%
Ash Street
1.6 mi · 2%
210th Street West
0.76 mi · 1%
County Road 31
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street South

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zumbrota
00h 44m from Chatfield
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chatfield and Slight 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 Chatfield to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Chatfield and 43.1 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chatfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zumbrota, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

32 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Winona station

86 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatfield and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.63 km).

Chatfield

#1 Chatfield

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates43.8455200, -92.1890500
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street Southwest (-92.189049, 43.845522)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.92 $23.84
Premium $4.39 $13.35 $26.70
Diesel $4.86 $14.79 $29.57

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatfield and Lakeville. The current time is 03:06:05.

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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.