How far is Red Wing, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
38.64 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.39 mi
56.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.64 mi
Kilometers
62.19 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, May 5, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Red Wing
Tue, May 5, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Wing
2026-05-05T08:53
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, May 5, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Wing
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
New Trier
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Red Wing
19.3 mi
00h 24m
To Lakeville
19.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Wing and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Wing and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1163 ft · 40 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    43 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  8. 8

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 220th Street West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West

  12. 12

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31

  14. 14

    Continue on Denmark Avenue

    832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Wing and Lakeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
15.8 mi · 41%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 40%
220th Street West
1.92 mi · 5%
Ash Street
1.6 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.31 mi · 3%
210th Street West
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

12.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Trier
00h 24m from Red Wing
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Wing and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Wing to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

New Trier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Red Wing and 19.3 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Wing and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near New Trier

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

31 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

45 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.95 km).

Red Wing

#1 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: West 5th Street (-92.533791, 44.56246)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.71
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.85 $9.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.39 $5.97 $11.95
Diesel $4.86 $6.62 $13.23

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Wing and Lakeville. The current time is 08:53:30.

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.