How far is Rice Lake, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Rice Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 270.4 miles (435.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rice Lake and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rice Lake and Lakeville.
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Start on Lower Rice Lake Road
23 m · 4 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
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Turn right onto County Highway 35
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35
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Continue on County Highway 35
5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · Upper Rice Lake Road
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Turn right onto County Highway 2
9.3 mi · 13 min · County Highway 2
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Turn left onto State Highway 200
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State 200
4.3 mi · 8 min · State 200
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.9 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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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
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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 Rice Lake and Lakeville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Rice Lake and 136.4 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rice Lake and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Randall
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 Randall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rice Lake and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 218.33 mi (351.37 km).
#1 Rice Lake
Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,129 |
| Coordinates | 47.3902400, -95.5091900 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| 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: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $37.41 | $74.81 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $46.40 | $92.81 |
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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