How far is Nevis, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Nevis, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
207.58 mi
03h 27m
Flight
177.5 mi
285.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.5 mi
Kilometers
285.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.58 mi
Kilometers
334.06 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Nevis
Sun, May 3, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevis
2026-05-03T06:09
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rice
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Nevis
103.6 mi
01h 43m
To Lakeville
104 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    41 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    30 m · 5 sec · County Road 18

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  16. 16

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

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

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

  30. 30

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevis 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 13%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 11%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 11%
State 64
13.1 mi · 6%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
01h 43m from Nevis
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Nevis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 103.6 miles from Nevis and 104 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nevis and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Nevis and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 177.5 mi (285.66 km).

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#1 Nevis

Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota

Population1,046
Coordinates46.9652400, -94.8394600
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.839254, 46.965325)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $26.16
Round trip
$52.32
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.16 $52.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.74 $57.48
Premium $4.39 $32.19 $64.39
Diesel $4.86 $35.65 $71.31

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevis and Lakeville. The current time is 06:09:41.

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.