How far is Faribault, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Faribault, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Township in Rice County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Faribault and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Faribault and Lakeville.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on Highway 60 West
1711 ft · 48 sec · Highway 60 West
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Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko New Market
1193 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Deuce Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 263rd Street East
32 m · 6 sec · 263rd Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 263rd Street East
764 ft · 15 sec · 263rd Street East
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Continue on Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
2844 ft · 44 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn slight left
102 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Holyoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right 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 Faribault 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.
I 35 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Faribault and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Faribault to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Faribault and 14 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Faribault and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Faribault and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.5 km).
#1 Faribault
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 23,905 |
| Coordinates | 44.2949600, -93.2688300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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