How far is Lakeville, MN from Vermillion, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Vermillion, MN is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.91 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.65 mi
21.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.65 mi
Kilometers
21.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.91 mi
Kilometers
25.6 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-12T17:42
Arrive Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Farmington
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Lakeville
8 mi
00h 13m
To Vermillion
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Vermillion.

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street West

    7 m · 8 sec · 207th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 53 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2645 ft · 47 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 212th Street West

    548 ft · 13 sec · 212th Street West

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    1414 ft · 33 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Chippendale Avenue West

    1888 ft · 46 sec · Chippendale Avenue West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermillion River Trail

    6 m · 1 sec · Vermillion River Trail

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Vermillion River Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermillion River Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on 200th Street West

    5.4 mi · 9 min · 200th Street West

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South

    56 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    855 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward US 52 North

    32 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    848 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward CR 66 East

    47 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 200th Street East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 200th Street East

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on County Road 66

    950 ft · 19 sec · County Road 66

  20. 20

    Continue on Fischer Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fischer Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street West

    789 ft · 16 sec · Main Street West

  22. 22

    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 Vermillion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
200th Street West
5.45 mi · 34%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3.23 mi · 20%
200th Street East
1.39 mi · 9%
Vermillion River Trail
1.17 mi · 7%
Fischer Avenue
0.95 mi · 6%
210th Street West
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

200th Street West

Continue on 200th Street West

5.45 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 13m from Lakeville
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vermillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Vermillion?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Lakeville and 8 miles from Vermillion.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Vermillion.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

36 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

48 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

100 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Vermillion. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Vermillion

Township in Dakota County, Minnesota

Population1,235
Coordinates44.6735800, -92.9671500
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Vermillion (-92.96715, 44.67358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.20 $4.39
Premium $4.39 $2.46 $4.92
Diesel $4.86 $2.72 $5.45

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Vermillion. The current time is 17:42:56.

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.