How far is Little Falls, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Little Falls, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
120.05 mi
02h 01m
Flight
106.59 mi
171.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.59 mi
Kilometers
171.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.05 mi
Kilometers
193.2 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sat, May 30, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sat, May 30, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-30T09:07
Arrive Lakeville
Sat, May 30, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Little Falls
59.7 mi
01h 01m
To Lakeville
60.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Haven Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haven Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haven Road
51.6 mi · 43%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 19%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 18%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 10%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Haven Road

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 01m from Little Falls
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Falls and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Little Falls and 60.4 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Falls and Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 106.59 mi (171.54 km).

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#1 Little Falls

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,706
Coordinates45.9763500, -94.3625000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-94.362549, 45.976357)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $15.13
Round trip
$30.27
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.13 $30.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.63 $33.25
Premium $4.39 $18.62 $37.24
Diesel $4.86 $20.62 $41.25

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Lakeville. The current time is 09:07:03.

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.