How far is Vermillion, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Vermillion, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vermillion and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermillion and Lakeville.
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Start on Main Street West
789 ft · 16 sec · Main Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street West
1117 ft · 31 sec · Main Street West
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Continue on 190th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 190th Street East
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Turn right onto Coates Boulevard
741 ft · 14 sec · Coates Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward US 52 South
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 66 West
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto 200th Street East
5.5 mi · 9 min · 200th Street East
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Continue on Vermillion River Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermillion River Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chippendale Avenue West
60 m · 9 sec · Chippendale Avenue West
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Exit the roundabout onto Chippendale Avenue West
2352 ft · 45 sec · Chippendale Avenue West
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
874 ft · 21 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on 212th Street West
548 ft · 13 sec · 212th Street West
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 5 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 Vermillion 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.
200th Street East
Turn right onto 200th Street East
5.46 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Vermillion 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 Vermillion to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Vermillion and 8.3 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Vermillion and Mostly Sunny near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vermillion and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).
#1 Vermillion
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,235 |
| Coordinates | 44.6735800, -92.9671500 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
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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