How far is Tyler, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Tyler, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.96 mi
03h 15m
Flight
144.89 mi
233.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.89 mi
Kilometers
233.18 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.96 mi
Kilometers
294.44 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 8:23 AM CDT
Return by in Tyler
Sun, May 3, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler
2026-05-03T05:07
Arrive Lakeville
Sun, May 3, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyler
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Ulm
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Tyler
85.5 mi
01h 37m
To Lakeville
97.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
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 Tyler and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strong Street

    886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    8.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 14

    12.4 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on Craig Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Craig Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 14

    17.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2966 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 14

    13.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14

  11. 11

    Continue on West Rock Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Rock Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 14

    12.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street West

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street West

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 14

    10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    37 m · 5 sec · US Highway 14

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West

    44 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West

    2423 ft · 46 sec · Highway 14 West

  19. 19

    Continue on Black and Yellow Trail

    103 m · 8 sec · Black and Yellow Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on 20th North Street

    1771 ft · 33 sec · 20th North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th North Street

    1672 ft · 42 sec · 7th North Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    2827 ft · 47 sec · US Highway 14

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21

    1454 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    7 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    13.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 417st Lane

    1294 ft · 37 sec · 417st Lane

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Old Highway 14

    2727 ft · 47 sec · Old Highway 14

  31. 31

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 99

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 99

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 99

    35 m · 4 sec · State Highway 99

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    152 m · 15 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 16 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 2nd Street West

    1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West

  41. 41

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard

  45. 45

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2 m · 1 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  48. 48

    Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  49. 49

    Continue on 185th Street East

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East

  50. 50

    Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  51. 51

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  52. 52

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

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

  53. 53

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  54. 54

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

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

  55. 55

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

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  56. 56

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  57. 57

    Turn left onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  58. 58

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
58 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
1 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
93 mi · 51%
State Highway 99
44.3 mi · 24%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 3%
Langford Boulevard
3.51 mi · 2%
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.51 mi · 1%
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Continue on US Highway 14

17.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ulm
01h 37m from Tyler
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tyler 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 Tyler to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Ulm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Tyler and 97.4 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tyler and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakeville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 144.89 mi (233.18 km).

Tyler

#1 Tyler

City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,058
Coordinates44.2783000, -96.1347500
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Strong Street (-96.134742, 44.278299)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $23.06
Round trip
$46.11
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.06 $46.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.33 $50.66
Premium $4.39 $28.37 $56.74
Diesel $4.86 $31.42 $62.84

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 Tyler and Lakeville. The current time is 05:07:30.

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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.