How far is Stanchfield, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Stanchfield, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
78.92 mi
01h 22m
Flight
70.79 mi
113.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.79 mi
Kilometers
113.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.92 mi
Kilometers
127.01 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM CDT
Return by in Stanchfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanchfield
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanchfield
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
Spring Lake Park
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Stanchfield
39.4 mi
00h 41m
To Lakeville
39.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Stanchfield and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 389th Avenue Northeast

    2481 ft · 1 min · 389th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanchfield 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
35.6 mi · 45%
389th Avenue Northeast
12.6 mi · 16%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3%
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

US 10 East

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake Park
00h 41m from Stanchfield
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stanchfield 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 Stanchfield to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Spring Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Stanchfield and 39.5 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stanchfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake Park

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 Spring Lake Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 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 13.9 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 8.8 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 Spring Lake Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanchfield and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 70.79 mi (113.92 km).

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#1 Stanchfield

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

Population1,273
Coordinates45.6733000, -93.1832800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: 389th Avenue Northeast (-93.18328, 45.673256)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.39 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $4.86 $13.52 $27.04

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 Stanchfield and Lakeville. The current time is 06:11:05.

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.