How far is Lakeville, MN from Sleepy Eye, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Sleepy Eye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Sleepy Eye.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Sleepy Eye.
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.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Eye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Sleepy Eye?
The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Lakeville and 49 miles from Sleepy Eye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Eye.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Sleepy Eye. Straight-line distance: 76.99 mi (123.91 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 Sleepy Eye
City in Brown County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,329 |
| Coordinates | 44.2971800, -94.7241500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sleepy Eye (-94.72415, 44.29718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
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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