How far is Crow Wing, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Crow Wing, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.38 mi
02h 25m
Flight
123.59 mi
198.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.59 mi
Kilometers
198.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.38 mi
Kilometers
235.57 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Crow Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crow Wing
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crow Wing
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Crow Wing
72 mi
01h 12m
To Lakeville
74.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crow Wing and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 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 Crow Wing 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 15%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 15%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 8%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight right

28.3 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
01h 12m from Crow Wing
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crow Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crow Wing to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Crow Wing and 74.4 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crow Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crow Wing and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 123.59 mi (198.9 km).

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#1 Crow Wing

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Population2,098
Coordinates46.2799700, -94.2925000
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 371 (-94.292598, 46.28006)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.83
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.42 $36.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.23 $40.46
Premium $4.39 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $4.86 $25.10 $50.20

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 Crow Wing and Lakeville. The current time is 04:58:53.

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.