How far is East Gull Lake, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from East Gull Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
160.99 mi
02h 39m
Flight
132.9 mi
213.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.9 mi
Kilometers
213.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.99 mi
Kilometers
259.09 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Gull Lake
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Gull Lake
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
Clear Lake
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From East Gull Lake
78.4 mi
01h 19m
To Lakeville
82.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Gull Lake and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Gull Lake and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Pike Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    100 m · 17 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    79 m · 8 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  19. 19

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  31. 31

    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

  32. 32

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

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

  33. 33

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  34. 34

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

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

  35. 35

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  36. 36

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gull Lake 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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 125
88.8 mi · 55%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 14%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 14%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 7%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 1%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 125

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
01h 19m from East Gull Lake
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Gull Lake and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Gull Lake to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from East Gull Lake and 82.6 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Gull Lake and Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

83 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Gull Lake and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 132.9 mi (213.88 km).

East Gull Lake

#1 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike Bay Road (-94.355761, 46.407937)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.5 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.54
11.36 gal · 43 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.27 $40.54
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.27 $44.54
Premium $4.39 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $4.86 $27.63 $55.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Gull Lake and Lakeville. The current time is 00:05:37.

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.