How far is Rapidan, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Rapidan, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapidan and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapidan and Lakeville.
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Start on 190th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 190th Street
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Turn left onto Old Highway 66
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 66
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Turn left onto Hawthorn Road
2479 ft · 40 sec · Hawthorn Road
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Turn right onto Hemlock Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hemlock Road
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Turn left onto Southbend Avenue
617 ft · 19 sec · Southbend Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road 33
35 m · 3 sec · County Road 33
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue on South Minnesota Avenue
11.6 mi · 15 min · South Minnesota Avenue
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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 Rapidan 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Rapidan and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapidan to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Rapidan and 36.8 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rapidan and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapidan and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 56 mi (90.12 km).
#1 Rapidan
Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.0944100, -94.0685700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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