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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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 Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight right
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 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 Crow Wing and Lakeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Becker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crow Wing and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 123.59 mi (198.9 km).
#1 Crow Wing
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 46.2799700, -94.2925000 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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