How far is Lakeville, MN from Maple Plain, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Maple Plain, MN is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Maple Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Maple Plain.
-
1
Start on 207th Street West
7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West
-
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
-
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
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
Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
6
Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail
38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail
-
8
Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
-
9
Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
951 ft · 23 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
-
11
Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
-
14
Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
-
15
Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
1380 ft · 34 sec
-
17
Merge slight left
24 m · 1 sec
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
2168 ft · 29 sec
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
9.4 mi · 12 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
-
21
Turn left onto Main Street East
95 m · 14 sec · Main Street East
-
22
Turn left onto Budd Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · Budd Avenue
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Budd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Maple Plain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
9.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Maple Plain?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Lakeville and 20.6 miles from Maple Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maple Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edina.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Maple Plain. Straight-line distance: 31.93 mi (51.39 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 Maple Plain
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,102 |
| Coordinates | 45.0071900, -93.6557900 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maple Plain (-93.65579, 45.00719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.