How far is Lakeville, MN from Mankato, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Mankato, MN is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 01h 31m.
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, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Mankato.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Mankato.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
3140 ft · 54 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn left onto Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn straight onto 263rd Street East
747 ft · 16 sec · 263rd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deuce Road
34 m · 6 sec · Deuce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Albert Lea
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
11.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Highway 60
5.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 60
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Continue on Walnut Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Continue on Highway 60
3.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 60
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Turn right
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1704 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight right
9 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
752 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Riverfront Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Riverfront Drive
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Turn left onto Warren Street
804 ft · 27 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1272 ft · 37 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Van Brunt Street
41 m · 6 sec · Van Brunt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Van Brunt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Mankato.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeville and Sunny near Mankato.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Mankato?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Lakeville and 34.9 miles from Mankato.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeville and Sunny near Mankato.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
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 Morristown.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Mankato. Straight-line distance: 50.8 mi (81.75 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 Mankato
The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.1590600, -94.0091500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mankato (-94.00915, 44.15906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
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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