How far is Wells, MN from Lakeville, MN?
The driving distance from Wells, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Lakeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Lakeville.
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Start on 1st Street Northwest
37 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 570th Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue
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Continue on 20th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 30
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto Main Street
2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on 35th Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street
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Continue on 355th Avenue
2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue
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Continue on 30th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1938 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Owen Street
1461 ft · 23 sec · North Owen Street
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Continue on East Elysian Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 60 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko New Market
1193 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Deuce Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Deuce Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 263rd Street East
32 m · 6 sec · 263rd Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 263rd Street East
764 ft · 15 sec · 263rd Street East
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Continue on Dodd Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard
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Turn right onto 215th Street West
2844 ft · 44 sec · 215th Street West
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Turn slight left
102 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Holyoke Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue
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Turn right 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 Wells 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.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wells 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 Wells to Lakeville?
The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Waterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Wells and 40.9 miles from Lakeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wells and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.
Stop Ideas Near Waterville
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 Waterville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 66.92 mi (107.69 km).
#1 Wells
City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.7460700, -93.7288400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
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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