How far is Wayzata, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Wayzata, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
32.56 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.88 mi
41.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.88 mi
Kilometers
41.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.56 mi
Kilometers
52.4 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Wayzata
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayzata
2026-04-16T11:58
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wayzata
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
Bloomington
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Wayzata
16.3 mi
00h 19m
To Lakeville
16.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chicago Avenue North

    753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wayzata Boulevard

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1838 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

    999 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    770 ft · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2553 ft · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

    4 m · 1 sec · Holyoke Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

    2291 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left 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 Wayzata 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
13.9 mi · 43%
I 35W South
11.6 mi · 36%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 7%
Wayzata Boulevard
1.43 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail
1.31 mi · 4%
I 494
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 19m from Wayzata
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wayzata and Sunny near Lakeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Wayzata and 16.3 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

105 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayzata and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 25.88 mi (41.65 km).

Wayzata

#1 Wayzata

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population4,618
Coordinates44.9741300, -93.5066200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago Avenue North (-93.507841, 44.974017)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.39 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $4.86 $5.59 $11.19

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wayzata and Lakeville. The current time is 11:58:39.

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.