How far is Lewiston, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Lewiston, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.15 mi
01h 43m
Flight
81.99 mi
131.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.99 mi
Kilometers
131.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.15 mi
Kilometers
164.4 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pine Island
MN

City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States

From Lewiston
50 mi
00h 51m
To Lakeville
52.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    3097 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1837 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 220th Street West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West

  15. 15

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31

  17. 17

    Continue on Denmark Avenue

    832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2692 ft · 48 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
59.2 mi · 58%
Whitewater Avenue
15.7 mi · 15%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9%
220th Street West
1.92 mi · 2%
Ash Street
1.6 mi · 2%
210th Street West
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Island
00h 51m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Pine Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Lewiston and 52.2 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.88 one way or $25.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Island

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Island, 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 Pine Island.

RAIL

Red Wing station

41 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

82 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 81.99 mi (131.95 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,543
Coordinates43.9844100, -91.8693200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.869339, 43.984343)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $12.88
Round trip
$25.77
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.88 $25.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.15 $28.31
Premium $4.39 $15.86 $31.71
Diesel $4.86 $17.56 $35.12

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Lakeville. The current time is 18:30:56.

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.