How far is Lakeville, MN from Stanton, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Stanton, MN is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Stanton.
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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
1651 ft · 51 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left onto 210th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West
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Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
2645 ft · 47 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Denmark Avenue
832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue
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Continue on County Road 31
3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31
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Continue on Denmark Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Denmark Avenue
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Turn left onto 240th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 240th Street West
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Turn right onto Chippendale Avenue West
4 mi · 5 min · Chippendale Avenue West
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Turn left onto 280th Street West
6.9 mi · 10 min · 280th Street West
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Turn right onto Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
98 m · 5 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway 19 Boulevard
3156 ft · 56 sec · Highway 19 Boulevard
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Way
9 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Stanton.
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.
280th Street West
Turn left onto 280th Street West
6.95 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Stanton?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Lakeville and 12.6 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Mostly Sunny near Stanton.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
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 Castle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 16.37 mi (26.34 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 Stanton
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 44.4719100, -93.0229900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-93.02299, 44.47191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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