How far is North Oaks, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Oaks and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and Lakeville.
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Start on North Oaks Road
1054 ft · 31 sec · North Oaks Road
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Turn right onto East Oriole Lane
698 ft · 36 sec · East Oriole Lane
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
2187 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Rice Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street
71 m · 5 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street
37 m · 2 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
101 m · 7 sec · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 694 East
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 694 East
2120 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right
2774 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
21.7 mi · 27 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 North Oaks and Lakeville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35E South
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
21.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Oaks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Oaks to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from North Oaks and 19.9 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Oaks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Oaks and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 32.31 mi (52 km).
#1 North Oaks
City in the U.
| Population | 5,345 |
| Coordinates | 45.1027400, -93.0791100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
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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