How far is Chisholm, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Chisholm, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chisholm and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm and Lakeville.
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Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
20 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
929 ft · 26 sec · West Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
3276 ft · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
37 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 40th Street
62 m · 3 sec · East 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 40th Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 37
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Take the ramp right
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Chisholm and Lakeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chisholm 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 Chisholm to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Askov is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Chisholm and 114.3 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chisholm and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Askov
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Askov.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 196.94 mi (316.94 km).
#1 Chisholm
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,803 |
| Coordinates | 47.4891000, -92.8838000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $29.34 | $58.67 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
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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