How far is Lakeville, MN from Linwood, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Linwood, MN is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.55 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.28 mi
79.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.28 mi
Kilometers
79.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.55 mi
Kilometers
99.06 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Sun, May 31, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Sun, May 31, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-31T02:34
Arrive Linwood
Sun, May 31, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Lakeville
30.8 mi
00h 40m
To Linwood
30.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Linwood.

  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 right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South, CR 22: Wyoming

    1352 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Viking Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Viking Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Viking Boulevard Northeast

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 38 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 10 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
27.7 mi · 45%
I 35 North
22 mi · 36%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
5.43 mi · 9%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 3%
Kenwood Trail
1.22 mi · 2%
East Viking Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

18 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 40m from Lakeville
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Linwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Linwood?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Lakeville and 30.8 miles from Linwood.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Linwood.

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 49.28 mi (79.31 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 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Linwood (-93.11161, 45.35691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.49
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.74 $15.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.39 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.86 $10.55 $21.11

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Linwood. The current time is 02:34:20.

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.