How far is Lake Wilson, MN from Dovray, MN?

The driving distance from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.49 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.38 mi
32.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.38 mi
Kilometers
32.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.02 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dovray
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Wilson
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Dovray
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Wilson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Slayton
MN

City in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Lake Wilson
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Dovray
12.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wilson and Dovray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wilson and Dovray.

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Minnesota Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue South

    1172 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    1609 ft · 27 sec · Center Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 30

    9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 30

  5. 5

    Continue on 20th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 20th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 101st Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 101st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 180th Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · 180th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 151st Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 151st Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodman Avenue

    680 ft · 19 sec · Woodman Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodman Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wilson and Dovray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 30
8.98 mi · 35%
180th Avenue
4.89 mi · 19%
101st Street
1.96 mi · 8%
151st Street
1.62 mi · 6%
20th Street
1.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 30

Continue on State Highway 30

8.98 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slayton
00h 18m from Lake Wilson
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Wilson and Chance Rain Showers near Dovray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Wilson to Dovray?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Slayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Lake Wilson and 12.8 miles from Dovray.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Wilson and Chance Rain Showers near Dovray.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wilson and Dovray. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).

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#1 Lake Wilson

Human settlement in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population224
Coordinates43.9966300, -95.9528000
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dovray

Township in Murray County, Minnesota

Population146
Coordinates44.0527400, -95.5500100
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Wilson (-95.9528, 43.99663)
End: Dovray (-95.55001, 44.05274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.39 $3.95 $7.91
Diesel $4.86 $4.38 $8.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Wilson and Dovray. The current time is 05:35:36.

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.