How far is Lakeville, MN from Walcott, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Walcott, MN is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.82 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.65 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walcott
Tue, May 5, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Tue, May 5, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-05-05T01:08
Arrive Walcott
Tue, May 5, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dundas
MN

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

From Lakeville
17.9 mi
00h 28m
To Walcott
17.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street West

    7 m · 8 sec · 207th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 215th Street West

    3140 ft · 54 sec · 215th Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dodd Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 263rd Street East

    747 ft · 16 sec · 263rd Street East

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deuce Road

    34 m · 6 sec · Deuce Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Deuce Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Albert Lea

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 21

    90 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business

    803 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard

    631 ft · 15 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Lyndale Avenue North

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Division Street West

    2004 ft · 46 sec · Division Street West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest

    2358 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Street

    1495 ft · 46 sec · Willow Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glynview Trail

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Glynview Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Cabot Avenue

    1953 ft · 59 sec · Cabot Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 240th Street East

    3.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Street East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Falk Avenue

    2539 ft · 2 min · Falk Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Falk Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Walcott.

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
17.7 mi · 49%
Dodd Boulevard
4.98 mi · 14%
240th Street East
3.1 mi · 9%
Glynview Trail
2.4 mi · 7%
Lyndale Avenue North
2.2 mi · 6%
Deuce Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

17.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundas
00h 28m from Lakeville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Walcott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Dundas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Lakeville and 17.9 miles from Walcott.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeville and Partly Sunny near Walcott.

Stop Ideas Near Dundas

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

54 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Walcott. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.54 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 Walcott

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,007
Coordinates44.2333000, -93.1835500
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Walcott (-93.18355, 44.2333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.53 $11.07
Diesel $4.86 $6.13 $12.26

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Walcott. The current time is 01:08:11.

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.