How far is Lakeville, MN from Minneota, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Minneota, MN is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.75 mi
03h 36m
Flight
135.07 mi
217.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.07 mi
Kilometers
217.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.75 mi
Kilometers
247.43 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneota
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Tue, May 5, 11:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-05T03:55
Arrive Minneota
Tue, May 5, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gibbon
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Lakeville
76.7 mi
01h 48m
To Minneota
77.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Minneota.

  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 3 toward 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    74 m · 5 sec · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    71 m · 4 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  23. 23

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: New Prague, Gaylord

    2314 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1888 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on 270th Street

    8 mi · 14 min · 270th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway

    1037 ft · 24 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1612 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 19

    6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19

  35. 35

    Continue on 4th Street East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street East

  36. 36

    Continue on 280th Street

    31.2 mi · 42 min · 280th Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  38. 38

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    35.1 mi · 44 min · West Bridge Street

  39. 39

    Continue on East College Drive

    2455 ft · 46 sec · East College Drive

  40. 40

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  41. 41

    Turn left onto 290th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street

  42. 42

    Continue on East Erie Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Erie Road

  43. 43

    Continue on 290th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto State Highway 68

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68

  45. 45

    Continue on East Burlingame Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Burlingame Street

  46. 46

    Continue on State Highway 68

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68

  47. 47

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    16 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
49 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bridge Street
35.1 mi · 23%
280th Street
31.2 mi · 20%
The Colvill Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 7%
State Highway 68
8.67 mi · 6%
2nd Street West
8.47 mi · 6%
270th Street
8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Bridge Street

Continue on West Bridge Street

35.1 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibbon
01h 48m from Lakeville
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Minneota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Minneota?

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Lakeville and 77.1 miles from Minneota.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Minneota.

Stop Ideas Near Gibbon

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

116 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Minneota. Straight-line distance: 135.07 mi (217.37 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Minneota

#2 Minneota

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,339
Coordinates44.5588500, -95.9855900
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Minneota (-95.98559, 44.55885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.76
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.38 $38.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.29 $42.58
Premium $4.39 $23.85 $47.70
Diesel $4.86 $26.41 $52.82

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Minneota. The current time is 03:55:08.

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.