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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
3140 ft · 54 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn left onto Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn straight onto 263rd Street East
747 ft · 16 sec · 263rd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deuce Road
34 m · 6 sec · Deuce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Deuce Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Albert Lea
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Turn right onto Farwell Avenue
1112 ft · 31 sec · Farwell Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.1 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 Warsaw
Census-designated place in Rice County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,388 |
| Coordinates | 44.2494100, -93.3938300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-93.39383, 44.24941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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