How far is Lakeville, MN from Pequot Lakes, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Pequot Lakes, MN is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.25 mi
03h 25m
Flight
144.47 mi
232.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.47 mi
Kilometers
232.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.25 mi
Kilometers
270.78 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pequot Lakes
Thu, May 14, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Thu, May 14, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-14T06:43
Arrive Pequot Lakes
Thu, May 14, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Augusta
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Lakeville
84.1 mi
01h 42m
To Pequot Lakes
84.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Pequot Lakes.

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  23. 23

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    32.4 mi · 39 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    2133 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left

    648 ft · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    155 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Old MN 371

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old MN 371

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    997 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto County Road 112

    16 m · 2 sec · County Road 112

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 112

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
46.6 mi · 28%
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 14%
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 13%
I 35 North
11.1 mi · 7%
Old MN 371
1.94 mi · 1%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Augusta
01h 42m from Lakeville
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Pequot Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Pequot Lakes?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Lakeville and 84.2 miles from Pequot Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.20 one way or $42.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 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 Rain Showers near Pequot Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Augusta

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

10 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Pequot Lakes. Straight-line distance: 144.47 mi (232.5 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Pequot Lakes

#2 Pequot Lakes

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,305
Coordinates46.6030200, -94.3094400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Pequot Lakes (-94.30944, 46.60302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $21.20
Round trip
$42.40
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.20 $42.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.29 $46.58
Premium $4.39 $26.09 $52.18
Diesel $4.86 $28.89 $57.78

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Pequot Lakes. The current time is 06:43:11.

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.