How far is Lakeville, MN from Chatfield, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Chatfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Chatfield.
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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
1651 ft · 53 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left onto 210th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West
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Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
2645 ft · 47 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Denmark Avenue
832 ft · 14 sec · Denmark Avenue
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Continue on County Road 31
3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31
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Continue on Denmark Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Denmark Avenue
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Turn left onto 240th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 240th Street West
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Turn right onto Chippendale Avenue West
4 mi · 5 min · Chippendale Avenue West
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Turn left onto 280th Street West
6.9 mi · 10 min · 280th Street West
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Turn right onto Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
8.2 mi · 10 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
6.7 mi · 9 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
38.5 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
12 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Chatfield.
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 52 South
Continue straight
38.5 mi · 00h 47m
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 Rain Showers leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chatfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Chatfield?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Lakeville and 46 miles from Chatfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakeville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chatfield.
Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota
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 Zumbrota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Chatfield. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.63 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 Chatfield
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,234 |
| Coordinates | 43.8455200, -92.1890500 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatfield (-92.18905, 43.84552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.74 | $25.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
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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