How far is Cormorant, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.31 mi
03h 46m
Flight
198.04 mi
318.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.04 mi
Kilometers
318.72 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.31 mi
Kilometers
377.08 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, May 14, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Cormorant
Thu, May 14, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cormorant
2026-05-13T20:49
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, May 14, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cormorant
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Munich
MN

Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Cormorant
117.5 mi
01h 53m
To Lakeville
116.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Prairie Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    51.6 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    114.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  21. 21

    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

  22. 22

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

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

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

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

  25. 25

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cormorant 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Prairie Avenue
169 mi · 72%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 10%
South Broadway
13.7 mi · 6%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 5%
East Lake Lizzie Road
4.72 mi · 2%
South Shore Drive
2.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Prairie Avenue

Continue straight

115 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Munich
01h 53m from Cormorant
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cormorant and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

New Munich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Cormorant and 116.8 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.52 one way or $59.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Munich

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

81 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 198.04 mi (318.72 km).

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#1 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Viking Trail (-96.065658, 46.730414)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.3 L · about $29.52
Round trip
$59.03
16.54 gal · 62.6 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.52 $59.03
Mid-grade $3.92 $32.43 $64.85
Premium $4.39 $36.32 $72.64
Diesel $4.86 $40.23 $80.45

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Cormorant and Lakeville. The current time is 20:49:21.

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.