How far is Saint George, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Saint George, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Lakeville.
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Start on 631st Avenue
5 m · 3 sec · 631st Avenue
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Turn left onto Fort Road
28.4 mi · 39 min · Fort Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Broadway Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sunrise Drive
63 m · 6 sec · Sunrise Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunrise Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Drive
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Turn right onto Dodd Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Dodd Avenue
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Merge slight left onto North Minnesota Avenue
713 ft · 9 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Minnesota Avenue
9.2 mi · 11 min · North 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 Saint George 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.
Fort Road
Turn left onto Fort Road
28.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint George and Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Le Sueur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Saint George and 39.2 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint George and Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Le Sueur
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 Le Sueur.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 66.03 mi (106.27 km).
#1 Saint George
Human settlement in West Newton Township, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -94.5324800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
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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