How far is Lakeville, MN from Fairfax, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Fairfax, MN is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Fairfax.
-
1
Start on 207th Street West
7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West
-
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West
60 m · 4 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
4
Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2565 ft · 51 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
5
Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
6
Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
7
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
-
8
Exit the roundabout onto 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
9
Continue on 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
10
Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
11
Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
14
Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
15
Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
16
Turn slight right
674 ft · 10 sec
-
17
Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
18
Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
19
Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
20
Continue on 2nd Street East
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East
-
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
-
22
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
-
23
Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
-
24
Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
-
25
Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: New Prague, Gaylord
2314 ft · 1 min
-
27
Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
-
28
Continue on Main Street
1888 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
-
29
Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
-
30
Continue on 270th Street
8 mi · 14 min · 270th Street
-
31
Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
1037 ft · 24 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
-
32
At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
33
Turn left onto 6th Street
1612 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street
-
34
Continue on State Highway 19
6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19
-
35
Continue on 4th Street East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street East
-
36
Continue on 280th Street
17.2 mi · 23 min · 280th Street
-
37
Turn right onto Park Street North
14 m · 2 sec · Park Street North
-
38
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Fairfax.
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.
280th Street
Continue on 280th Street
17.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Lakeville and Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Lakeville and 41.4 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Lakeville and Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 73.2 mi (117.81 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 Fairfax
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 44.5291300, -94.7208200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-94.72082, 44.52913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.20 | $28.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Minnesota · May 25, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.