How far is Lakeville, MN from Atwater, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Atwater, MN is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Atwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Atwater.
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Start on 207th Street West
7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West
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Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West
60 m · 4 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2565 ft · 51 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail
38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
951 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
2168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
1 km · 51 sec · US 12
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Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Cokato Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East
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Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 12
12.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 12
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Turn left onto Main Street North
44 m · 6 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Atwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 12
Continue on US Highway 12
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Atwater?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Lakeville and 50.3 miles from Atwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.
Stop Ideas Near Delano
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 Delano.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 82.4 mi (132.61 km).
#1 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwater
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 45.1388500, -94.7780600 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwater (-94.77806, 45.13885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
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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