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

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Madison Lake, MN is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
55.2 mi
01h 10m
Flight
41.77 mi
67.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.77 mi
Kilometers
67.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.2 mi
Kilometers
88.84 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Sat, May 30, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-30T17:09
Arrive Madison Lake
Sat, May 30, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Faribault
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Lakeville
27.6 mi
00h 35m
To Madison Lake
27.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street West

    7 m · 8 sec · 207th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 215th Street West

    3140 ft · 54 sec · 215th Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dodd Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 263rd Street East

    747 ft · 16 sec · 263rd Street East

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deuce Road

    34 m · 6 sec · Deuce Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Deuce Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Albert Lea

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  13. 13

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 60

    11.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 60

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 60

  16. 16

    Continue on Walnut Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
19.9 mi · 36%
State Highway 60
11.2 mi · 20%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 14%
Highway 60
5.21 mi · 9%
Dodd Boulevard
4.98 mi · 9%
Walnut Avenue
2.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faribault
00h 35m from Lakeville
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Faribault is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Lakeville and 27.7 miles from Madison Lake.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Faribault

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

65 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

75 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Madison Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.77 mi (67.23 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 Madison Lake

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,202
Coordinates44.2044100, -93.8155100
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Madison Lake (-93.81551, 44.20441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.92
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.96 $13.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.65 $15.29
Premium $4.39 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $4.86 $9.48 $18.97

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 Madison Lake. The current time is 17:09:42.

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.