How far is Pine City, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.25 mi
01h 26m
Flight
82.37 mi
132.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.37 mi
Kilometers
132.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.25 mi
Kilometers
145.25 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine City
2026-04-23T08:41
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Pine City
46.2 mi
00h 43m
To Lakeville
44 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    44.3 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

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

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

  14. 14

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
44.3 mi · 49%
I 35 South
42.1 mi · 47%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 1%
Hillside Avenue Southwest
0.75 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

44.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 43m from Pine City
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pine City 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 Pine City to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Pine City and 44 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pine City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerville, 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 Centerville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 82.37 mi (132.56 km).

Pine City

#1 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street Southeast (-92.968837, 45.826074)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.77
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.39 $22.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.39 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $4.86 $15.52 $31.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine City and Lakeville. The current time is 08:41:17.

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.