How far is Lakeville, MN from Oronoco, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Oronoco, MN is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.37 mi
01h 21m
Flight
48.34 mi
77.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lakeville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.34 mi
Kilometers
77.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.37 mi
Kilometers
98.76 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oronoco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Oronoco
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Dennison
MN

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From Lakeville
30.6 mi
00h 40m
To Oronoco
30.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street West

    7 m · 8 sec · 207th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 53 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2645 ft · 47 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Denmark Avenue

    832 ft · 14 sec · Denmark Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 31

    3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31

  8. 8

    Continue on Denmark Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Denmark Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 240th Street West

    1 mi · 1 min · 240th Street West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chippendale Avenue West

    4 mi · 5 min · Chippendale Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 280th Street West

    6.9 mi · 10 min · 280th Street West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County 9 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 12 East, CR 5: Oronoco, Plainview

    1818 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 12 East: Plainview

    122 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East White Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East White Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road

    42 m · 8 sec · East White Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast

    2063 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Minnesota Avenue

    1426 ft · 41 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
21.3 mi · 35%
Highway 56 Boulevard
8.22 mi · 13%
280th Street West
6.95 mi · 11%
County 9 Boulevard
6.72 mi · 11%
Chippendale Avenue West
4.02 mi · 7%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Merge slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
00h 40m from Lakeville
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Lakeville and 30.7 miles from Oronoco.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakeville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

118 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Oronoco. Straight-line distance: 48.34 mi (77.8 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Oronoco

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population2,308
Coordinates44.1660800, -92.5349100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Oronoco (-92.53491, 44.16608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.49
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.74 $15.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.39 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.86 $10.55 $21.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Oronoco. The current time is 05:19:11.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.