How far is Lakeville, MN from Pipestone, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Pipestone, MN is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Brown County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Pipestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Pipestone.
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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 3 toward 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
74 m · 5 sec · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
674 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street East
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
721 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 99
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 99
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Old Highway 14
2727 ft · 51 sec · Old Highway 14
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Turn left onto 417st Lane
1195 ft · 37 sec · 417st Lane
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Turn right onto US Highway 14
13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
72 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, MN 15 South
102 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, MN 15 South
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14
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Continue on 7th North Street
1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Continue on 20th North Street
1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on Highway 14 West
2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on US Highway 14
3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street East
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street East
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Continue on US Highway 14
12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Rock Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rock Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Broadway Street
2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Craig Avenue East
1.3 mi · 3 min · Craig Avenue East
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Continue on US Highway 14
20.5 mi · 26 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit right toward US 14/MN 23
918 ft · 31 sec · US 14/MN 23
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
22.1 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast
873 ft · 13 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street East
2630 ft · 1 min · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Pipestone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
2nd Street West
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy near Pipestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Pipestone?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Sleepy Eye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Lakeville and 94.4 miles from Pipestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy near Pipestone.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Pipestone. Straight-line distance: 158.45 mi (255 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 Pipestone
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 44.0005300, -96.3175300 |
| Altitude | 529 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pipestone (-96.31753, 44.00053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.21 | $58.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
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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