How far is Lakeville, MN from New Prague, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to New Prague, MN is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Rice County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and New Prague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and New Prague.
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Start on 207th Street West
7 m · 8 sec · 207th Street West
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Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
3140 ft · 54 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn left onto Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn straight onto 263rd Street East
747 ft · 16 sec · 263rd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deuce Road
34 m · 6 sec · Deuce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Continue on 260th Street East
2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 280th Street West
1218 ft · 30 sec · 280th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
32 m · 3 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street East
779 ft · 19 sec · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
29 m · 2 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
16 m · 2 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street East
526 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Avenue Southeast
30 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue Southeast
53 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and New Prague.
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.
State Highway 19
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
5.23 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near New Prague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to New Prague?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Lakeville and 11.6 miles from New Prague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near New Prague.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
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 Webster.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and New Prague. Straight-line distance: 17.97 mi (28.92 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 New Prague
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,820 |
| Coordinates | 44.5433000, -93.5760700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Prague (-93.57607, 44.5433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
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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