How far is Stacy, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Stacy, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
59.82 mi
00h 59m
Flight
53.19 mi
85.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.19 mi
Kilometers
85.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.82 mi
Kilometers
96.27 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Stacy
Sun, May 3, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stacy
2026-05-03T06:44
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stacy
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
Saint Anthony
MN

City in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, Minnesota, United States

From Stacy
31.1 mi
00h 29m
To Lakeville
28.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 311th Street

    120 m · 19 sec · 311th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Foster Avenue

    570 ft · 27 sec · Foster Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stacy Trail

    1877 ft · 60 sec · Stacy Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 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 Stacy 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
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
44.3 mi · 74%
Saint Paul
12.5 mi · 21%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 2%
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
0.48 mi · 1%
Holyoke Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Anthony
00h 29m from Stacy
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stacy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stacy to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Saint Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Stacy and 28.8 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stacy and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Anthony

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 Saint Anthony and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.9 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 14.7 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 11.9 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 Saint Anthony.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

7 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

74 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stacy and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 53.19 mi (85.6 km).

Stacy

#1 Stacy

City

Population1,525
Coordinates45.3980200, -92.9874400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 311th Street (-92.987416, 45.398221)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.06
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.53 $15.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.27 $16.55
Premium $4.39 $9.27 $18.53
Diesel $4.86 $10.26 $20.53

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Stacy and Lakeville. The current time is 06:44:43.

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.