How far is Lakeville, MN from Wheatland, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Wheatland, MN is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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.
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Wheatland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Wheatland.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Continue on 260th Street East
2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 19
61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right onto 70th Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West
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Turn left onto Kent Avenue
1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Lake Trail
2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Lake Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Wheatland.
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.
30th Street West
At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West
5.06 mi · 00h 07m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheatland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Wheatland?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Lakeville and 12.5 miles from Wheatland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheatland.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.06 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 Wheatland
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 44.4646900, -93.4835600 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatland (-93.48356, 44.46469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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