How far is Lakeville, MN from Canby, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Canby, MN is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Canby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Canby.
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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 3 toward 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
74 m · 5 sec · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
1135 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
25 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
3131 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
2357 ft · 57 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 154th Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest
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Continue on Howard Lake Road
3099 ft · 49 sec · Howard Lake Road
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Turn right onto Marschall Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Marschall Road
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Turn left onto County Road 78
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 78
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
32 m · 2 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Boulevard
42 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Boulevard
2503 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 78
2459 ft · 41 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1512 ft · 53 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1552 ft · 43 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on North Hickory Street
154 m · 21 sec · North Hickory Street
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Turn left onto Chaska Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chaska Boulevard
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1206 ft · 30 sec · County Road 11
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Take the ramp right toward US 212 West
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
72.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 67
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Highway 67
8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 67
18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Olaf Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Canby.
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 212
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
72.9 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Canby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Canby?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Lakeville and 81.2 miles from Canby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Canby.
Stop Ideas Near Hector
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 Hector.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Canby. Straight-line distance: 149.09 mi (239.94 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 Canby
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 44.7088500, -96.2764300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canby (-96.27643, 44.70885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.12 | $50.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
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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