How far is Franconia, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Franconia, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Lakeville.
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Start on Summer Street
906 ft · 44 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Franconia Trail
3165 ft · 2 min · Franconia Trail
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail
1809 ft · 31 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue straight
756 ft · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lake Boulevard
72 m · 3 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
14.5 mi · 18 min · Lake Boulevard
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
44.3 mi · 53 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 Franconia and Lakeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
44.3 mi · 00h 53m
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 Franconia and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franconia to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Franconia and 35.4 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franconia and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 56.59 mi (91.08 km).
#1 Franconia
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 45.3702400, -92.6916000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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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