How far is Ham Lake, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Ham Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.05 mi
00h 55m
Flight
41.5 mi
66.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.5 mi
Kilometers
66.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.05 mi
Kilometers
80.54 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Mon, May 4, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Ham Lake
Mon, May 4, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ham Lake
2026-05-04T15:38
Arrive Lakeville
Mon, May 4, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ham 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
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From Ham Lake
25 mi
00h 27m
To Lakeville
25 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ham Lake and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on 154th Avenue Northeast

    45 m · 9 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast

    2007 ft · 59 sec · Jackson Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 157th Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    61 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ham Lake and Lakeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
35.6 mi · 71%
157th Avenue Northeast
9.26 mi · 18%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 3%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi · 1%
Holyoke Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 27m from Ham Lake
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Ham Lake and 25 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ham Lake and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 0.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneapolis.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ham Lake and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 41.5 mi (66.78 km).

Ham Lake

#1 Ham Lake

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population16,943
Coordinates45.2502400, -93.2499500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 154th Avenue Northeast (-93.249946, 45.24992)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.28
Round trip
$12.56
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.28 $12.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.90 $13.80
Premium $4.39 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $4.86 $8.56 $17.12

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Ham Lake and Lakeville. The current time is 15:38:20.

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.