How far is Lakeville, MN from Blue Earth, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Blue Earth, MN is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 08m.
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 Steele County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Blue Earth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Blue Earth.
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Start on 207th Street West
7 m · 8 sec · 207th Street West
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Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
3140 ft · 54 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn left onto Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn straight onto 263rd Street East
747 ft · 16 sec · 263rd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deuce Road
34 m · 6 sec · Deuce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Albert Lea
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Sioux Falls
2711 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Blue Earth
1564 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 169
3262 ft · 46 sec · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairgrounds Road
8 m · 1 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairgrounds Road
1937 ft · 57 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
46 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 4 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 Blue Earth.
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
63 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Lakeville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Blue Earth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Blue Earth?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Ellendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Lakeville and 56.4 miles from Blue Earth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Lakeville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Blue Earth.
Stop Ideas Near Ellendale
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 Ellendale.
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Blue Earth. Straight-line distance: 81.9 mi (131.8 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 Blue Earth
City in Minnesota
| Population | 3,098 |
| Coordinates | 43.6374600, -94.1021800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Earth (-94.10218, 43.63746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.20 | $28.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
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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