How far is Lakeville, MN from Homer, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Homer, MN is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Homer.
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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 · 59 sec · County Road 31
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Turn left onto Ash Street West
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street West
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Continue on 220th Street West
1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 18 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
145 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Homer Road
1365 ft · 38 sec · Homer Road
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Homer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Homer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Route 61
Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Homer?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Lakeville and 53.3 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakeville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homer.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Homer. Straight-line distance: 93.96 mi (151.21 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 Homer
Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 44.0213500, -91.5565300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-91.55653, 44.02135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $13.38 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.47 | $32.94 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
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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