How far is Spring Lake, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Spring Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.49 mi
01h 11m
Flight
62.27 mi
100.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.27 mi
Kilometers
100.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.49 mi
Kilometers
115.06 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Mon, May 25, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Lake
2026-05-25T05:58
Arrive Lakeville
Mon, May 25, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Lake
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
Mounds View
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Spring Lake
36.9 mi
00h 35m
To Lakeville
34.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Lake and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Lakeville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 8 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 95 Northeast

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    44.3 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

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

  13. 13

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Lake and Lakeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
44.3 mi · 62%
I 35 South
20.4 mi · 29%
Highway 95 Northeast
2.74 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3%
Saint Croix Trail
1.52 mi · 2%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

44.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mounds View
00h 35m from Spring Lake
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Spring Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Spring Lake and 34.6 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Spring Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Mounds View

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 Mounds View and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

104 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 62.27 mi (100.21 km).

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#1 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Crest Trail Northeast (-93.065747, 45.54216)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.99
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.99 $17.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.88 $19.76
Premium $4.39 $11.07 $22.14
Diesel $4.86 $12.26 $24.51

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Lake and Lakeville. The current time is 05:58:47.

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.