How far is Dellwood, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Dellwood, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.96 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.17 mi
53.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.96 mi
Kilometers
65.92 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, Jun 2, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in Dellwood
Tue, Jun 2, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dellwood
2026-06-02T09:14
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, Jun 2, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dellwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mendota Heights
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Dellwood
20.4 mi
00h 23m
To Lakeville
20.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dellwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dellwood Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dellwood Road North

    104 m · 7 sec · Dellwood Road North

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Highway 61

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Highway 61

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 694 West

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    21.7 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dellwood 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
27.8 mi · 68%
North Highway 61
4.25 mi · 10%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 5%
I 694 West
2.13 mi · 5%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 3%
Lake Avenue
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

21.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota Heights
00h 23m from Dellwood
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dellwood and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Dellwood and 20.5 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mendota Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

59 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

96 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

110 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dellwood and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 33.17 mi (53.39 km).

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#1 Dellwood

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

Population1,120
Coordinates45.0899700, -92.9724400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Dellwood Avenue (-92.972766, 45.089829)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.69 $11.37
Premium $4.39 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.86 $7.05 $14.11

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dellwood and Lakeville. The current time is 09:14:56.

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.