How far is Lakeville, MN from La Crescent, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to La Crescent, MN is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 La Crescent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and La Crescent.
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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
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
146 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
97 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
117 m · 19 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
16 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and La Crescent.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 01m
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 La Crescent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to La Crescent?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Lakeville and 70 miles from La Crescent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 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 La Crescent.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and La Crescent. Straight-line distance: 111.5 mi (179.44 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 La Crescent
City in the state of Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.8280200, -91.3040300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Crescent (-91.30403, 43.82802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
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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