How far is Lakeville, MN from Lake Eunice, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Lake Eunice, MN is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.81 mi
04h 36m
Flight
195.66 mi
314.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.66 mi
Kilometers
314.88 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.81 mi
Kilometers
384.32 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Eunice
Thu, May 14, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Thu, May 14, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-13T22:51
Arrive Lake Eunice
Thu, May 14, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Melrose
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Lakeville
119.2 mi
02h 18m
To Lake Eunice
119.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Lake Eunice.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Lake Eunice.

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street West

    7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail

    38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North

    951 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  21. 21

    Continue on Head Lake Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Head Lake Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 31

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 31

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pike Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pike Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway 20

    1805 ft · 51 sec · County Highway 20

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Highway 22

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway 22

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Lake Eunice.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
167 mi · 70%
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 9%
US 59 North
16.7 mi · 7%
I 35 North
11.1 mi · 5%
Head Lake Road
9.33 mi · 4%
County Road 31
2.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
195.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melrose
02h 18m from Lakeville
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakeville and Sunny near Lake Eunice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Lake Eunice?

The road trip is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Lakeville and 119.6 miles from Lake Eunice.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeville and Sunny near Lake Eunice.

Stop Ideas Near Melrose

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Melrose, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melrose.

RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Lake Eunice. Straight-line distance: 195.66 mi (314.88 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Eunice

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,650
Coordinates46.7460700, -95.9692200
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Lake Eunice (-95.96922, 46.74607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.9 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.17
16.86 gal · 63.8 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.09 $60.17
Mid-grade $3.92 $33.05 $66.11
Premium $4.39 $37.02 $74.05
Diesel $4.86 $41.00 $82.01

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Lake Eunice. The current time is 22:51:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.