How far is Lakeville, MN from Plymouth, MN?
Fastest route
directions from Lakeville, Minnesota to Plymouth, Minnesota:
Directions
- 🛣️ Get on I-35 N from Kenwood Trail.
- 🚘 Head west on 207th St W toward Holyoke Ave.
- ➡️ Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Holyoke Ave.
- 🔄 At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto 202nd St W/Dakota County 50 W.
- ➡️ Continue onto Kenwood Trail.
- 🔄 At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Kenwood Trail.
- ➡️ Turn right to merge onto I-35 N.
- 🚗 Take I-35W N and I-494 W to MN-55 E/Hwy 55 E in Plymouth. Take exit 22 from I-494 W.
- 🔄 Keep left at the fork to continue on I-35W N, follow signs for Interstate 35W/Minneapolis.
- 🔄 Take exit 9B for Interstate 494 W/MN-5 W.
- ➡️ Merge onto I-494 W/MN-5 W.
- ➡️ Continue to follow I-494 W.
- 🔄 Continue on MN-55 E/Hwy 55 E to your destination.
- ➡️ Turn right onto MN-55 E/Hwy 55 E.
- ➡️ Use the left lane to turn left onto Northwest Blvd.
- 🔄 Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto Campus Dr.
Tips & Suggestions
- Make sure to follow the mentioned highways and exits to reach your destination efficiently.
- Keep an eye on the traffic conditions and adjust your route if necessary.
- It's always a good idea to have a GPS or navigation system to guide you along the way.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Plymouth.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North
2595 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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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 Plymouth.
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.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
8.32 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Lakeville and 17.8 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.49 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 Plymouth
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,635 |
| Coordinates | 45.0105200, -93.4555100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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