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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.26 mi
02h 15m
Flight
92.27 mi
148.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.37 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Spicer
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spicer
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spicer
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Spicer
56.7 mi
01h 07m
To Lakeville
66.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    587 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 10

    123 m · 13 sec · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Avenue South

    2280 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kandiyohi Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Kandiyohi Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 15th Ave Northeast

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue West

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Sibley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  15. 15

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  20. 20

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  22. 22

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  24. 24

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  33. 33

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  38. 38

    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

  39. 39

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

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

  40. 40

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  41. 41

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

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

  42. 42

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  43. 43

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  45. 45

    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.

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
45 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.9 mi · 13%
I 494 South
13.9 mi · 11%
Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 11%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 11%
East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 10%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 07m from Spicer
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

57 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

62 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).

Spicer

#1 Spicer

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 23 (-94.93972, 45.233004)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spicer and Lakeville. The current time is 06:00:21.

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.