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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 3 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
674 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street East
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: New Prague, Gaylord
2314 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1888 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on 270th Street
8 mi · 14 min · 270th Street
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Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
1037 ft · 24 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1612 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 4th Street East
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street East
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Continue on 280th Street
31.2 mi · 42 min · 280th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on West Bridge Street
35.1 mi · 44 min · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East College Drive
2455 ft · 46 sec · East College Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto 290th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street
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Continue on East Erie Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Erie Road
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Continue on 290th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 68
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East Burlingame Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Burlingame Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East 1st Street
2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
16 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Minneota. Straight-line distance: 135.07 mi (217.37 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 Minneota
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.5588500, -95.9855900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneota (-95.98559, 44.55885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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