How far is Nashwauk, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Nashwauk, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashwauk and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashwauk and Lakeville.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65
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Keep slight right
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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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
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left 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 Nashwauk and Lakeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Nashwauk 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 Nashwauk to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Nashwauk and 114.1 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Nashwauk and Partly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Quamba
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 Quamba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashwauk and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 188.69 mi (303.67 km).
#1 Nashwauk
Township in Itasca County, Minnesota
| Population | 951 |
| Coordinates | 47.3802100, -93.1682500 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| 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: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $3.57 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.00 | $59.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
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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