How far is Lakeville, MN from Cedar Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Cedar Lake, MN is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Cedar Lake.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · 215th Street West
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Continue on Juniper Way
2907 ft · 45 sec · Juniper Way
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Continue on 210th Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 210th Street West
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Continue on Lucerne Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lucerne Boulevard
32 m · 2 sec · Lucerne Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lucerne Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Continue on 217th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 217th Street East
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Continue on McMahon Lane
1 mi · 2 min · McMahon Lane
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Continue on 220th Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · 220th Street East
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Turn left onto Panama Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street East
18 m · 3 sec · 250th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 250th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Cedar Lake.
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.
Panama Avenue
Turn left onto Panama Avenue
3 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Credit River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Lakeville and 7.1 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Credit River
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 Credit River.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 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 Cedar Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.5871900, -93.4402300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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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