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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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 · 53 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
3.2 mi · 5 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 212th Street West
548 ft · 13 sec · 212th Street West
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Continue on Elm Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
1414 ft · 33 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Chippendale Avenue West
1888 ft · 46 sec · Chippendale Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermillion River Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Vermillion River Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermillion River Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermillion River Trail
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Continue on 200th Street West
5.4 mi · 9 min · 200th Street West
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South
56 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
855 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 52 North
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
848 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit right toward CR 66 East
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto 200th Street East
1.4 mi · 2 min · 200th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road 66
950 ft · 19 sec · County Road 66
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Continue on Fischer Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fischer Avenue
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Continue on Main Street West
789 ft · 16 sec · Main Street West
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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 Vermillion.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Vermillion. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 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 Vermillion
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,235 |
| Coordinates | 44.6735800, -92.9671500 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vermillion (-92.96715, 44.67358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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