How far is Lakeville, MN from Orono, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Orono, MN is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Orono.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Orono.
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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 2 toward Kenwood Trail
38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
951 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
2168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 112: Long Lake, Orono
1653 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Wayzata Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Wayzata Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Crystal Bay Road North
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Crystal Bay Road North
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Turn right onto Watertown Road
2659 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto Leaf Street
2655 ft · 2 min · Leaf Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Orono.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Keep slight left
8.31 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.
Sunny leaving Lakeville and Sunny near Orono.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Orono?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Lakeville and 19.9 miles from Orono.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeville and Sunny near Orono.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edina.
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Orono. Straight-line distance: 28.43 mi (45.75 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 Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 8,348 |
| Coordinates | 44.9713500, -93.6044000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orono (-93.6044, 44.97135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
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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