How far is Shakopee, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Shakopee, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.27 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.31 mi
27.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.27 mi
Kilometers
35.84 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, May 5, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Shakopee
Tue, May 5, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shakopee
2026-05-05T07:34
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, May 5, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shakopee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Savage
MN

City in Minnesota

From Shakopee
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To Lakeville
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°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 Shakopee and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shakopee and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holmes Street South

    54 m · 10 sec · Holmes Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    982 ft · 47 sec · 1st Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway 101

    7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway 101

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1565 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shakopee 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway 101
10.9 mi · 49%
I 35W South
5.32 mi · 24%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 10%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 6%
1st Avenue East
1.08 mi · 5%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Highway 101

Continue on County Highway 101

7.06 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savage
00h 15m from Shakopee
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shakopee 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 Shakopee to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Savage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Shakopee and 11.2 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Savage

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Savage and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Savage.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shakopee and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 km).

Shakopee

#1 Shakopee

A city in Scott County, Minnesota.

Population43,020
Coordinates44.7980200, -93.5269000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.526903, 44.798031)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.39 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $4.86 $3.79 $7.59

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 Shakopee and Lakeville. The current time is 07:34:30.

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.