How far is Lakeville, MN from Mounds View, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.1 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.5 mi
50.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.5 mi
Kilometers
50.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.7 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mounds View
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-04-17T03:59
Arrive Mounds View
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Lakeville
18.5 mi
00h 24m
To Mounds View
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Mounds View.

  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 2 toward Kenwood Trail

    38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North

    951 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CH 10: Mounds View Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Mounds View Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mounds View Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mounds View Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
24.8 mi · 67%
MN 36
6.09 mi · 16%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail
1.22 mi · 3%
Mounds View Boulevard
1.07 mi · 3%
Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Keep slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 24m from Lakeville
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mounds View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Mounds View?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Lakeville and 18.6 miles from Mounds View.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mounds View.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Mounds View. Straight-line distance: 31.5 mi (50.7 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Mounds View

#2 Mounds View

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Population13,446
Coordinates45.1049700, -93.2085600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Mounds View (-93.20856, 45.10497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.14 $10.27
Premium $4.39 $5.75 $11.51
Diesel $4.86 $6.37 $12.74

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Mounds View. The current time is 03:59:24.

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.