How far is Waconia, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Waconia, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waconia and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waconia and Lakeville.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North Olive Street
2854 ft · 1 min · North Olive Street
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Continue on State Highway 284
1143 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 284
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 284
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
1214 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 284
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 13th Street
74 m · 5 sec · East 13th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 13th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East 13th Street
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Continue on County Road 10
7 mi · 10 min · County Road 10
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Continue on Engler Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Engler Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Engler Boulevard
32 m · 2 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
1699 ft · 34 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Engler Boulevard
32 m · 2 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Engler Boulevard
744 ft · 15 sec · Engler Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Chestnut Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
2290 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 78
2540 ft · 42 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 78
38 m · 3 sec · East County Road 78
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Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 78
1.2 km · 1 min · East County Road 78
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Turn right onto Marschall Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Marschall Road
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Continue on Marschall Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Marschall Road
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Turn left onto Howard Lake Road
3119 ft · 54 sec · Howard Lake Road
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Continue on 154th Street Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · 154th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
2385 ft · 51 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
3124 ft · 1 min · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
1129 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
30 m · 2 sec · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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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
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Continue on Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 185th Street East
1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East
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Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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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
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Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn left 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 Waconia 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.
County Road 10
Continue on County Road 10
6.95 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waconia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waconia to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Shakopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Waconia and 17.1 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waconia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Shakopee
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 Shakopee.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waconia and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 km).
#1 Waconia
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,194 |
| Coordinates | 44.8508000, -93.7869100 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
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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