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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.48 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.65 mi
21.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.65 mi
Kilometers
21.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.52 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 5:31 PM CDT
Return by in Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 5:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vermillion
2026-05-12T17:09
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, May 12, 5:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vermillion
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmington
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Vermillion
8.3 mi
00h 11m
To Lakeville
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    789 ft · 16 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street West

    1117 ft · 31 sec · Main Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on 190th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 190th Street East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coates Boulevard

    741 ft · 14 sec · Coates Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 52 South

    30 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 66 West

    32 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 200th Street East

    5.5 mi · 9 min · 200th Street East

  9. 9

    Continue on Vermillion River Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Vermillion River Trail

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chippendale Avenue West

    60 m · 9 sec · Chippendale Avenue West

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Chippendale Avenue West

    2352 ft · 45 sec · Chippendale Avenue West

  12. 12

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    874 ft · 21 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 212th Street West

    548 ft · 13 sec · 212th Street West

  15. 15

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
200th Street East
5.46 mi · 33%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3.23 mi · 20%
190th Street East
1.92 mi · 12%
Vermillion River Trail
1.16 mi · 7%
210th Street West
0.76 mi · 5%
Elm Street
0.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 11m from Vermillion
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

36 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

48 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

100 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vermillion and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).

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#1 Vermillion

Township in Dakota County, Minnesota

Population1,235
Coordinates44.6735800, -92.9671500
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-92.96715, 44.673577)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.14
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Vermillion and Lakeville. The current time is 17:09:19.

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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.