How far is Lakeville, MN from Palmer, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Palmer, MN is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Palmer.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Albert Lea
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto 410th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 410th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 410th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Palmer.
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 South
Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Palmer?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Faribault is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Lakeville and 24.5 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Faribault
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 Faribault.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 37.36 mi (60.12 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 Palmer
Human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,590 |
| Coordinates | 44.1530200, -93.5418900 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-93.54189, 44.15302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
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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