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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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
Start on Alleghany Avenue
1110 ft · 51 sec · Alleghany Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
1459 ft · 27 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
-
3
Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
-
4
Continue on 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
-
5
Turn right onto Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
-
6
Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
-
7
Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
-
8
Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
-
9
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
-
10
Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
-
11
Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
43 m · 2 sec · Route 61
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
-
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
Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
-
17
Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 18 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
18
Continue on 220th Street West
1.9 mi · 3 min · 220th Street West
-
19
Continue on Ash Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ash Street
-
20
Turn right onto County Road 31
3138 ft · 53 sec · County Road 31
-
21
Continue on Denmark Avenue
832 ft · 16 sec · Denmark Avenue
-
22
Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
-
23
Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
2692 ft · 46 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
-
24
Continue on 210th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 210th Street West
-
25
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
1651 ft · 50 sec · Holyoke Avenue
-
26
Turn right onto 207th Street West
7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West
-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Wing.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Saint Paul Union Depot
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wabasha and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 62.37 mi (100.37 km).
#1 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.