How far is Montgomery, AL from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Lakeville, MN is about 1123.6 miles (1808.3 km), with a travel time of about 21h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 927.1 miles (1492 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 21h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Lakeville.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
277.1 mi · 5 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
63.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
51.7 mi · 56 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
72.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
101.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
17 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue of the Saints
75.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
123 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
184.7 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko New Market
1193 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Deuce Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 263rd Street East
32 m · 6 sec · 263rd Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 263rd Street East
764 ft · 15 sec · 263rd Street East
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Continue on Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
2844 ft · 44 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn slight left
102 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Holyoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right onto 207th Street West
7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Lakeville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
277 mi · 05h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Mostly Clear near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 1123.6 miles (1808.3 km) and usually takes 21h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 560 miles from Montgomery and 563.6 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 927.1 miles (1492 km), while the road route adds roughly 196.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $154.99 one way or $309.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 352.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Clear near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Summerfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerfield.
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Centralia station
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 927.09 mi (1492.01 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeville
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 69,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.6496900, -93.2427200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeville (-93.24272, 44.64969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1808 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 37h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $154.99 | $309.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $173.67 | $347.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $189.41 | $378.82 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $234.89 | $469.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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