How far is Dilworth, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Dilworth, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dilworth and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilworth and Lakeville.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street North
21 m · 10 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Center Avenue East
2.1 mi · 3 min · Center Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right
2092 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto 70th Street South
2.1 mi · 3 min · 70th Street South
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Turn left
2302 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
210.5 mi · 3 hr 46 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 Dilworth and Lakeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
70th Street South
Merge slight left
211 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dilworth and Partly Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dilworth to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Dilworth and 127.3 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dilworth and Partly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre
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 Sauk Centre.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dilworth and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 226.89 mi (365.15 km).
#1 Dilworth
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,452 |
| Coordinates | 46.8766300, -96.7034100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $35.21 | $70.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $39.44 | $78.88 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
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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