How far is Lakeville, MN from Waconia, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Waconia, MN is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Waconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Waconia.
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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 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
1135 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
25 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
3131 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
2357 ft · 57 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 154th Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest
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Continue on Howard Lake Road
3099 ft · 49 sec · Howard Lake Road
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Turn right onto Marschall Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Marschall Road
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Turn left onto County Road 78
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 78
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
32 m · 2 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Boulevard
42 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Boulevard
2503 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 78
2459 ft · 41 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
2253 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Engler Boulevard
87 m · 5 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
741 ft · 15 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Engler Boulevard
34 m · 2 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
1700 ft · 34 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Engler Boulevard
35 m · 3 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Engler Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 10
7 mi · 10 min · County Road 10
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Continue on 13th Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · 13th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 284
5 m · 1 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
1225 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 284
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 284
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
1095 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 284
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Continue on South Olive Street
2894 ft · 1 min · South Olive Street
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Turn right
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Waconia.
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.
County Road 10
Continue on County Road 10
6.95 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Waconia?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Lakeville and 17.8 miles from Waconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waconia.
Stop Ideas Near Shakopee
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 Shakopee.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Waconia. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 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 Waconia
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,194 |
| Coordinates | 44.8508000, -93.7869100 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waconia (-93.78691, 44.8508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
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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