How far is Proctor, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Proctor, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
170.52 mi
02h 36m
Flight
153.01 mi
246.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.01 mi
Kilometers
246.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.52 mi
Kilometers
274.43 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM CDT
Return by in Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Proctor
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Proctor
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rock Creek
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

From Proctor
86.4 mi
01h 18m
To Lakeville
84.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
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 Proctor and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    35 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Boundary Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Boundary Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    121.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    44.3 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

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

  13. 13

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Proctor 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Boundary Avenue
123 mi · 72%
I 35W
44.3 mi · 26%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 1%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 1%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi
Holyoke Avenue
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

South Boundary Avenue

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Creek
01h 18m from Proctor
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Proctor 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 Proctor to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Rock Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Proctor and 84.2 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Proctor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

90 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Proctor and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 153.01 mi (246.24 km).

Proctor

#1 Proctor

City in St.

Population3,006
Coordinates46.7471600, -92.2254700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-92.225464, 46.746959)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.97
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.49 $42.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.39 $26.44 $52.88
Diesel $4.86 $29.28 $58.56

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 Proctor and Lakeville. The current time is 00:56:42.

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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.