How far is Montevideo, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Montevideo, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
147.02 mi
02h 41m
Flight
123.04 mi
198.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.04 mi
Kilometers
198.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.02 mi
Kilometers
236.6 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Wed, May 13, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Montevideo
Wed, May 13, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montevideo
2026-05-12T22:49
Arrive Lakeville
Wed, May 13, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montevideo
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
Hutchinson
MN

City in Minnesota

From Montevideo
69.3 mi
01h 20m
To Lakeville
77.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NW
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 Montevideo and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eureka Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · Eureka Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 8th Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue

    2571 ft · 1 min · Black Oak Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 17th Street

    130 m · 12 sec · North 17th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    32.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue

    48 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue

    587 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on MN 7

    7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7

  9. 9

    Continue on 195th Avenue

    10.1 mi · 13 min · 195th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on highway 7 West

    16.1 mi · 21 min · highway 7 West

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 7 East

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 7 East

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West 78th Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West 78th Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  33. 33

    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

  34. 34

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

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

  35. 35

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  36. 36

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

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

  37. 37

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montevideo 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
40 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
1 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 7 East
36.4 mi · 25%
highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 11%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 8%
195th Avenue
10.3 mi · 7%
MN 7
7.87 mi · 5%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
123 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchinson
01h 20m from Montevideo
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montevideo 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 Montevideo to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Montevideo and 77.7 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montevideo and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Hutchinson

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

94 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montevideo and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 123.04 mi (198.02 km).

Montevideo

#1 Montevideo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population5,027
Coordinates44.9480300, -95.7170100
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Eureka Avenue (-95.717007, 44.9481)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.64 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.05
10.38 gal · 39.28 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.52 $37.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.35 $40.70
Premium $4.39 $22.79 $45.59
Diesel $4.86 $25.24 $50.49

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montevideo and Lakeville. The current time is 22:49:18.

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.