How far is Mahtomedi, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Mahtomedi, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
41.12 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.33 mi
52.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.33 mi
Kilometers
52.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.17 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, Apr 26, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahtomedi
2026-04-26T11:50
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, Apr 26, 12:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahtomedi
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
Sunfish Lake
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Mahtomedi
20.5 mi
00h 23m
To Lakeville
20.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Griffin Avenue

    1483 ft · 1 min · Griffin Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Iris Street

    541 ft · 25 sec · Iris Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hallam Avenue North

    90 m · 18 sec · Hallam Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    609 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    3094 ft · 2 min · East Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stillwater Road

    579 ft · 18 sec · Stillwater Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hilton Trail North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West

    38 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2247 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South

    1290 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

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

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 South
18.1 mi · 44%
I 35E South
14.7 mi · 36%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 5%
Hilton Trail North
1.45 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 3%
MN 36 West
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunfish Lake
00h 23m from Mahtomedi
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mahtomedi and Partly Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Mahtomedi and 20.6 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahtomedi and Partly Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sunfish Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunfish Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

56 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

113 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahtomedi and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 32.33 mi (52.03 km).

Mahtomedi

#1 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Griffin Avenue (-92.952223, 45.069686)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
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 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.69 $11.37
Premium $4.39 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.86 $7.05 $14.11

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahtomedi and Lakeville. The current time is 11:50:23.

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.