How far is Midway, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Midway, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.79 mi
03h 30m
Flight
176.56 mi
284.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.56 mi
Kilometers
284.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.79 mi
Kilometers
336.02 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rice
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Midway
104.8 mi
01h 45m
To Lakeville
104 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 47

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  24. 24

    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

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  27. 27

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

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

  28. 28

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 50%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 11%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 11%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 10%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 6%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
176.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
01h 45m from Midway
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Midway and 104 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway and Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

21 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

80 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

119 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 176.56 mi (284.14 km).

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#1 Midway

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,416
Coordinates46.7819000, -95.2603100
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 47 (-95.260131, 46.781902)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.89 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.61
14.74 gal · 55.78 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.30 $52.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.90 $57.80
Premium $4.39 $32.37 $64.74
Diesel $4.86 $35.85 $71.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Lakeville. The current time is 22:42:50.

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.