How far is Granite Falls, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Granite Falls, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 22m.
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.
Human settlement in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Falls and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Lakeville.
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Start on 9th Avenue
14 m · 7 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto Granite Street
1578 ft · 50 sec · Granite Street
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Turn left
71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1992 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
117 m · 12 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 11
1230 ft · 27 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto Chaska Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Hickory Street
154 m · 14 sec · North Hickory Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1526 ft · 46 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1511 ft · 45 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 78
2540 ft · 42 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 78
38 m · 3 sec · East County Road 78
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Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 78
1.2 km · 1 min · East County Road 78
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Turn right onto Marschall Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Marschall Road
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Continue on Marschall Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Marschall Road
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Turn left onto Howard Lake Road
3119 ft · 54 sec · Howard Lake Road
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Continue on 154th Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
2385 ft · 51 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
3124 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
1129 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
30 m · 2 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 Granite Falls 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
71.8 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Falls and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granite Falls to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Brownton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Granite Falls and 64 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.74 one way or $31.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Granite Falls and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Brownton
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 Brownton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 113.57 mi (182.78 km).
#1 Granite Falls
City in Minnesota
| Population | 1,863 |
| Coordinates | 44.8099600, -95.5455800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
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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