How far is Pipestone, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Pipestone, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Brown County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pipestone and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pipestone and Lakeville.
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Start on Main Street East
2630 ft · 1 min · Main Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast
873 ft · 12 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
22.1 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit right toward US 14/MN 23
918 ft · 31 sec · US 14/MN 23
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
8.1 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
12.4 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Craig Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Craig Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 14
17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Broadway Street
2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Rock Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Rock Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street West
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street West
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Continue on US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on Black and Yellow Trail
103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail
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Continue on 20th North Street
1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto 7th North Street
1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
2827 ft · 47 sec · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21
1454 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
7 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
13.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto 417st Lane
1294 ft · 37 sec · 417st Lane
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Turn right onto Old Highway 14
2727 ft · 47 sec · Old Highway 14
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 99
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 99
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Continue on State Highway 99
35 m · 4 sec · State Highway 99
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Merge slight left
152 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
12 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Street West
1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 m · 1 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 185th Street East
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East
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Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
4 m · 1 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 Pipestone 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 23
Turn right onto State Highway 23
22.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pipestone 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 Pipestone to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Sleepy Eye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Pipestone and 103.3 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pipestone and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pipestone and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 158.45 mi (255 km).
#1 Pipestone
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 44.0005300, -96.3175300 |
| Altitude | 529 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.85 | $67.71 |
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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