How far is Lakeland, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeland, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Minneapolis.
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Start on Quinnell Avenue North
11 m · 7 sec · Quinnell Avenue North
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Turn left onto 5th Street North
1347 ft · 1 min · 5th Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail North
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
2990 ft · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
24 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue
926 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue South
2541 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Minneapolis.
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.
I 94 West
Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
24 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeland and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeland to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lakeland and 13.4 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeland and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Richfield
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 24.4 mi (39.27 km).
#1 Lakeland
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 44.9563600, -92.7657600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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