How far is Lakeville, MN from Wabasha, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Wabasha, MN is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Wabasha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Wabasha.
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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 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Denmark Avenue
832 ft · 14 sec · Denmark Avenue
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Continue on County Road 31
3138 ft · 59 sec · County Road 31
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Turn left onto Ash Street West
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street West
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Continue on 220th Street West
1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 18 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
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Turn left onto 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on 4th Grant Boulevard West
731 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
1189 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
714 ft · 22 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alleghany Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Wabasha.
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.
Route 61/Route 63
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sunny near Wabasha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Wabasha?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Red Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Lakeville and 35 miles from Wabasha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeville and Sunny near Wabasha.
Stop Ideas Near Red Wing
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 Red Wing.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Saint Paul Union Depot
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Wabasha. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.37 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 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
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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