How far is Wabasha, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Wabasha, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.46 mi
01h 24m
Flight
62.37 mi
100.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.37 mi
Kilometers
100.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.46 mi
Kilometers
111.78 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Tue, May 26, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabasha
2026-05-26T08:52
Arrive Lakeville
Tue, May 26, 10:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wabasha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Red Wing
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Wabasha
34.9 mi
00h 42m
To Lakeville
34.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wabasha and Lakeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alleghany Avenue

    1110 ft · 51 sec · Alleghany Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    1459 ft · 27 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  3. 3

    Continue on Grant Boulevard West

    1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West

  4. 4

    Continue on 5th Grant Boulevard West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    43 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  15. 15

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 220th Street West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West

  19. 19

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31

  21. 21

    Continue on Denmark Avenue

    832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

    2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on 210th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabasha 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
26.6 mi · 38%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15.4 mi · 22%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 21%
South Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 4%
220th Street West
1.92 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Route 61/Route 63

Continue on Route 61/Route 63

14.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Wing
00h 42m from Wabasha
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wabasha and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wabasha to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Red Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Wabasha and 34.6 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wabasha and Sunny near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Red Wing

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Wing, 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 Red Wing.

RAIL

Red Wing station

1 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

59 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

68 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabasha and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.37 km).

Wabasha

#1 Wabasha

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,467
Coordinates44.3838600, -92.0329400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Alleghany Avenue (-92.032897, 44.38384)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.61 $19.21
Premium $4.39 $10.76 $21.52
Diesel $4.86 $11.92 $23.83

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Wabasha and Lakeville. The current time is 08:52:42.

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.