How far is Lakeville, MN from Mayer, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Mayer, MN is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Mayer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Mayer.
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Start on 207th Street West
7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West
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Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West
60 m · 4 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2565 ft · 51 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
74 m · 5 sec · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
1135 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
25 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
3131 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
2357 ft · 57 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 154th Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest
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Continue on Howard Lake Road
3099 ft · 49 sec · Howard Lake Road
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Turn right onto Marschall Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Marschall Road
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Turn left onto County Road 78
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 78
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
32 m · 2 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Boulevard
42 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Boulevard
2503 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 78
2459 ft · 41 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
2253 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Engler Boulevard
87 m · 5 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
741 ft · 15 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Engler Boulevard
34 m · 2 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
1700 ft · 34 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Engler Boulevard
35 m · 3 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Engler Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 10
7 mi · 10 min · County Road 10
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Continue on 13th Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · 13th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 13th Street
41 m · 3 sec · West 13th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 13th Street
2833 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Continue on Waconia Parkway South
1.3 km · 2 min · Waconia Parkway South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waconia Parkway South
30 m · 3 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway South
1551 ft · 36 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waconia Parkway South
12 m · 1 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway South
1.4 km · 1 min · Waconia Parkway South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 10
31 m · 1 sec · County Road 10
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10
2538 ft · 45 sec · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 30
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 30
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Turn right onto Ash Avenue South
2784 ft · 1 min · Ash Avenue South
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
23 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Mayer.
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.
County Road 10
Continue on County Road 10
6.95 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mayer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Mayer?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Lakeville and 21 miles from Mayer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 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 Mayer.
Stop Ideas Near Chaska
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 Chaska.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Mayer. Straight-line distance: 35.57 mi (57.25 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 Mayer
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 44.8849600, -93.8877500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayer (-93.88775, 44.88496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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