How far is Spicer, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spicer and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spicer and Lakeville.
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Start on the route
587 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 10
123 m · 13 sec · County Road 10
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Continue on Lake Avenue South
2280 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South
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Turn right onto Kandiyohi Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Kandiyohi Avenue
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Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast
3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast
3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast
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Turn left onto 15th Ave Northeast
2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West
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Continue on North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on Cokato Street West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
3022 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 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 Spicer 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.
Pleasant Avenue West
Continue on Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Spicer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spicer to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Spicer and 66.6 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Spicer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).
#1 Spicer
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,224 |
| Coordinates | 45.2330200, -94.9400100 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.11 | $38.21 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
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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