How far is Lakeville, MN from Dodge Center, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Dodge Center, MN is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Dodge Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Dodge Center.
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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
3140 ft · 54 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn left onto Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn straight onto 263rd Street East
747 ft · 16 sec · 263rd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deuce Road
34 m · 6 sec · Deuce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Albert Lea
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Rochester
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 56 South: Dodge Center, Hayfield
1947 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on The Capitol Highway
710 ft · 15 sec · The Capitol Highway
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Continue on 190th Avenue
1163 ft · 18 sec · 190th Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2038 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1207 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Dodge Center.
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 35 South
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Dodge Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Dodge Center?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Lakeville and 32.9 miles from Dodge Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Dodge Center.
Stop Ideas Near Medford
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 Medford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Dodge Center. Straight-line distance: 47.04 mi (75.7 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 Dodge Center
City in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.0280200, -92.8546400 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodge Center (-92.85464, 44.02802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
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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