How far is Warroad, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Warroad, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warroad and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warroad and Lakeville.
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Start on Lake Street Northeast
1419 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Avenue
35 mi · 45 min · State Avenue
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Continue on Main Street West
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street West
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Turn right onto 51st Street Southwest
11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto State Highway 72
12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on Clark Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
709 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 72
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast
1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
1973 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
999 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
39 m · 3 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 Warroad and Lakeville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Likely leaving Warroad and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warroad to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Badoura is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.4 miles from Warroad and 180.8 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.61 one way or $93.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Warroad and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Badoura
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 Badoura.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warroad and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 309.91 mi (498.75 km).
#1 Warroad
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 48.9052700, -95.3144000 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $51.21 | $102.42 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $57.36 | $114.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $63.52 | $127.05 |
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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