How far is Hibbing, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Hibbing, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hibbing and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing and Lakeville.
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Start on 4th Avenue East
37 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Turn right onto East Howard Street
2659 ft · 1 min · East Howard Street
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Turn right onto 12th Avenue East
54 m · 5 sec · 12th Avenue East
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Continue on Brooklyn Drive
1129 ft · 35 sec · Brooklyn Drive
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Turn left onto East 23rd Street
120 m · 11 sec · East 23rd Street
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Turn right onto East Beltline
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Beltline
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 40th Street
62 m · 3 sec · East 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 40th Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 37
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Take the ramp right
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Hibbing and Lakeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hibbing 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 Hibbing to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Hibbing and 114.1 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.98 one way or $57.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hibbing and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
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 Sandstone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hibbing and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 192.46 mi (309.73 km).
#1 Hibbing
City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 15,716 |
| Coordinates | 47.4271500, -92.9376900 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $35.66 | $71.33 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $39.50 | $78.99 |
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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