How far is Stanton, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Stanton, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Lakeville.
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Start on 8th Avenue Way
9 m · 8 sec · 8th Avenue Way
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Turn left onto Highway 19 Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 19 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Highway 56 Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto 280th Street East
6.9 mi · 10 min · 280th Street East
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Turn right onto Chippendale Avenue West
4 mi · 5 min · Chippendale Avenue West
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Turn left onto 240th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 240th Street West
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Turn right onto Denmark Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Denmark Avenue
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Continue on County Road 31
3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31
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Continue on Denmark Avenue
832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
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Continue on 210th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West
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Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right 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 Stanton 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.
280th Street East
Turn left onto 280th Street East
6.95 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanton to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Stanton and 12.4 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
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 Castle Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 16.37 mi (26.34 km).
#1 Stanton
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 44.4719100, -93.0229900 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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