How far is Rochester, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Rochester, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Lakeville.
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Start on 5th Avenue Southwest
123 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
869 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue Southwest
123 m · 16 sec · 7th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 17th Avenue Southwest
46 m · 4 sec · 17th Avenue Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North, US 63 North, US 14 West
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1719 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
1459 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 220th Street West
1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West
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Continue on Ash Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street
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Turn right onto County Road 31
3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31
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Continue on Denmark Avenue
832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
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Continue on 210th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West
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Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right 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 Rochester 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.
US 52 North
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 27m
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 Rochester and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Rochester and 32.7 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek
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 Belle Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 57.81 mi (93.03 km).
#1 Rochester
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 44.0216300, -92.4699000 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
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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