How far is Oronoco, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Oronoco, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oronoco and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oronoco and Lakeville.
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Start on North Minnesota Avenue
1426 ft · 44 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
2063 ft · 42 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto East White Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road
39 m · 7 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road
2570 ft · 47 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
2358 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
1459 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 220th Street West
1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West
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Continue on Ash Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street
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Turn right onto County Road 31
3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31
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Continue on Denmark Avenue
832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
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Continue on 210th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West
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Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
1651 ft · 50 sec · 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 Oronoco 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.
US 52 North
Continue straight
23.7 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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oronoco 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 Oronoco to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Oronoco and 27.7 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
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 Cannon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oronoco and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 48.34 mi (77.8 km).
#1 Oronoco
Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 44.1660800, -92.5349100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
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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