How far is Lakeville, MN from Winthrop, MN?
The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Winthrop, MN is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Winthrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Winthrop.
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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 3 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
71 m · 4 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
674 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street East
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: New Prague, Gaylord
2314 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto The Colvill Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1888 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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Continue on 270th Street
8 mi · 14 min · 270th Street
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Continue on The Colvill Memorial Highway
1037 ft · 24 sec · The Colvill Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1612 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
6.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 4th Street East
3245 ft · 1 min · 4th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Winthrop.
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.
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8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winthrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Winthrop?
The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Lakeville and 32.6 miles from Winthrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 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 Winthrop.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
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 Belle Plaine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 55.77 mi (89.76 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 Winthrop
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 44.5430200, -94.3663700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winthrop (-94.36637, 44.54302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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