How far is Fairfax, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Fairfax, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Lakeville.
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Start on Park Street North
14 m · 8 sec · Park Street North
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue East
17.2 mi · 23 min · Lincoln Avenue East
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Continue on 4th Street West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street West
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Continue on State Highway 19
6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 6th Street
1612 ft · 48 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
2237 ft · 46 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Augie Mueller Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Augie Mueller Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
1037 ft · 21 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on 270th Street
8 mi · 14 min · 270th Street
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Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1888 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto US 169: Minneapolis
2359 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Street West
1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 m · 1 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 185th Street East
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East
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Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
4 m · 1 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 Fairfax and Lakeville.
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.
Lincoln Avenue East
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue East
17.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairfax and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Fairfax and 40.3 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfax and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 73.2 mi (117.81 km).
#1 Fairfax
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 44.5291300, -94.7208200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
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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