How far is Cologne, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Cologne, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.06 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27.76 mi
44.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.21 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Cologne
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cologne
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Lakeville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cologne
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shakopee
MN

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

From Cologne
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Lakeville
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street East

    23 m · 8 sec · Lake Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paul Avenue North

    559 ft · 11 sec · Paul Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on South Paul Street

    1716 ft · 36 sec · South Paul Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    840 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 212 East

    32 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1992 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    117 m · 12 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 11

    1230 ft · 27 sec · County Road 11

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chaska Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Hickory Street

    154 m · 14 sec · North Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1526 ft · 46 sec · West 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    1511 ft · 45 sec · North Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 78

    2540 ft · 42 sec · County Road 78

  16. 16

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 78

    38 m · 3 sec · East County Road 78

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 78

    1.2 km · 1 min · East County Road 78

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Marschall Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Marschall Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Marschall Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Marschall Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Howard Lake Road

    3119 ft · 54 sec · Howard Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 154th Street Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast

    2385 ft · 51 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

    3124 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

    29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

    1129 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    30 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on 185th Street East

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East

  33. 33

    Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  35. 35

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

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

  36. 36

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  37. 37

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

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

  38. 38

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  39. 39

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marschall Road
2.56 mi · 8%
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.52 mi · 8%
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.36 mi · 7%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.18 mi · 7%
Chaska Boulevard
2.1 mi · 6%
Chestnut Boulevard
2.09 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

6.82 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shakopee
00h 22m from Cologne
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cologne and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Cologne and 16.2 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cologne and Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Shakopee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shakopee, 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 Shakopee.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

33 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cologne and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 27.76 mi (44.67 km).

Cologne

#1 Cologne

City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,860
Coordinates44.7716300, -93.7813500
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street East (-93.781349, 44.771601)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.35
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.18 $8.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.39 $5.14 $10.28
Diesel $4.86 $5.69 $11.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cologne and Lakeville. The current time is 21:33:50.

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.