How far is Cottonwood, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Lakeville.
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Start on Main Street
139 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Barstad Road
3150 ft · 1 min · Barstad Road
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Turn right onto 390th Street
627 ft · 23 sec · 390th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
14.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right
71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1992 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
117 m · 12 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 11
1230 ft · 27 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto Chaska Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Hickory Street
154 m · 14 sec · North Hickory Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1526 ft · 46 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1511 ft · 45 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 78
2540 ft · 42 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 78
38 m · 3 sec · East County Road 78
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Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 78
1.2 km · 1 min · East County Road 78
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Turn right onto Marschall Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Marschall Road
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Continue on Marschall Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Marschall Road
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Turn left onto Howard Lake Road
3119 ft · 54 sec · Howard Lake Road
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Continue on 154th Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
2385 ft · 51 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
3124 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
1129 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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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
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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
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Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 185th Street East
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East
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Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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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
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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 Cottonwood and Lakeville.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
71.8 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cottonwood and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Stewart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Cottonwood and 71.7 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.70 one way or $35.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottonwood and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Stewart
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 Stewart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 119.59 mi (192.46 km).
#1 Cottonwood
City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,223 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088500, -95.6741900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
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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