How far is Chisago City, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Chisago City, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
60.83 mi
01h 03m
Flight
52.9 mi
85.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.9 mi
Kilometers
85.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.83 mi
Kilometers
97.89 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sat, May 2, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Chisago City
Sat, May 2, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisago City
2026-05-02T09:34
Arrive Lakeville
Sat, May 2, 10:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chisago City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Anthony
MN

City in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, Minnesota, United States

From Chisago City
31.6 mi
00h 31m
To Lakeville
29.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Boulevard

    16 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    44.3 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

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

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chisago City 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
44.3 mi · 73%
Lake Boulevard
14.1 mi · 23%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 2%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi · 1%
Holyoke Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Anthony
00h 31m from Chisago City
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Chisago City and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chisago City to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Saint Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Chisago City and 29.3 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Chisago City and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Anthony

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 Saint Anthony and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Anthony.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

7 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

74 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisago City and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 52.9 mi (85.14 km).

Chisago City

#1 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Moberg Trail (-92.889965, 45.373618)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.43 $16.86
Premium $4.39 $9.44 $18.89
Diesel $4.86 $10.46 $20.92

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisago City and Lakeville. The current time is 09:34:51.

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.