How far is Le Center, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Le Center, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Center and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Center and Lakeville.
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Start on South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Continue on County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Continue on County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 320th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
148 m · 13 sec
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Continue on 320th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Continue on 70th Street West
4.1 mi · 6 min · 70th Street West
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 30th Street West
6 m · 1 sec · 30th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Turn left onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East
7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East
2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Continue on Deuce Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 263rd Street East
32 m · 6 sec · 263rd Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 263rd Street East
764 ft · 15 sec · 263rd Street East
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Continue on Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
2844 ft · 44 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn slight left
102 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Holyoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right onto 207th Street West
7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Center and Lakeville.
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
Exit the roundabout 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 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.
Sunny leaving Le Center and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Le Center to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Le Center and 21.3 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Le Center and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale
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 Lonsdale.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 30.01 mi (48.29 km).
#1 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
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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