How far is Lakeville, MN from Little Falls, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Little Falls, MN is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
119.91 mi
02h 28m
Flight
106.59 mi
171.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.59 mi
Kilometers
171.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.91 mi
Kilometers
192.98 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Falls
Sat, May 30, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Sat, May 30, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-30T10:17
Arrive Little Falls
Sat, May 30, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Lakeville
59.9 mi
01h 14m
To Little Falls
60 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Little Falls.

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left

    50.3 mi · 59 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 76: Little Falls

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Haven Road

    1 km · 1 min · Haven Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 1st Street Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street Southeast

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 20%
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 19%
I 35 North
11.1 mi · 9%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 1%
1st Street Southeast
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

50.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 14m from Lakeville
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakeville and Sunny near Little Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Little Falls?

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Lakeville and 60 miles from Little Falls.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.10 one way or $30.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeville and Sunny near Little Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 106.59 mi (171.54 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 Little Falls

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,706
Coordinates45.9763500, -94.3625000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Little Falls (-94.3625, 45.97635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $15.10
Round trip
$30.19
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.10 $30.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.39 $18.58 $37.16
Diesel $4.86 $20.57 $41.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Little Falls. The current time is 10:17:30.

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.