How far is Lakeville, MN from Warsaw, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Warsaw, MN is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
33.25 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.25 mi
Kilometers
53.51 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Warsaw
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  13. 13

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Morristown Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Farwell Avenue

    1112 ft · 31 sec · Farwell Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farwell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
19.9 mi · 60%
Dodd Boulevard
4.98 mi · 15%
Morristown Boulevard
4.53 mi · 14%
Highway 60 West
0.97 mi · 3%
Deuce Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Holyoke Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundas
00h 20m from Lakeville
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Dundas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Lakeville and 16.7 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.

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 Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.1 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 Warsaw

Census-designated place in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates44.2494100, -93.3938300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
End: Warsaw (-93.39383, 44.24941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.35
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.18 $8.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.59 $9.18
Premium $4.39 $5.14 $10.28
Diesel $4.86 $5.69 $11.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Warsaw. The current time is 02:11:29.

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.