How far is Lakeville, MN from Cormorant, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Cormorant, MN is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Cormorant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Cormorant.
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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 2 toward Kenwood Trail
38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
951 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Head Lake Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Head Lake Road
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Turn left onto 215th Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on South Shore Drive
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive
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Turn left onto South Pelican Drive
1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pelican Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 9
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9
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Turn left onto County Highway 9
3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 5
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Cormorant.
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 94 West
Keep slight left
150 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeville and Sunny near Cormorant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Cormorant?
The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
New Munich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Lakeville and 118 miles from Cormorant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.69 one way or $59.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeville and Sunny near Cormorant.
Stop Ideas Near New Munich
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 New Munich.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Cormorant. Straight-line distance: 198.04 mi (318.72 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 Cormorant
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 46.7305100, -96.0656100 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cormorant (-96.06561, 46.73051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
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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