How far is Lakeville, MN from Braham, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Braham, MN is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.03 mi
01h 44m
Flight
74.22 mi
119.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.03 mi
Kilometers
132.02 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braham
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-12T18:57
Arrive Braham
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Lakeville
41 mi
00h 52m
To Braham
41 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Braham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Braham.

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street West

    7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West

    60 m · 4 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2565 ft · 51 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail

    38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North

    951 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    40.3 mi · 49 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    145 m · 17 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 107 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Avenue South

    2335 ft · 47 sec · Main Avenue South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Braham.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
40.4 mi · 49%
I 35 North
24.8 mi · 30%
MN 36
7.69 mi · 9%
US 10 West
2.83 mi · 3%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 2%
Kenwood Trail
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

40.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 52m from Lakeville
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Braham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Braham?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Lakeville and 41 miles from Braham.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Braham.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Braham. Straight-line distance: 74.22 mi (119.45 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Braham

#2 Braham

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,850
Coordinates45.7227400, -93.1707800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Braham (-93.17078, 45.72274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.70
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.35 $20.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.39 $12.74 $25.47
Diesel $4.86 $14.11 $28.21

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Braham. The current time is 18:57:16.

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.