How far is Wheatland, MN from Lakeville, MN?

The driving distance from Wheatland, MN to Lakeville, MN is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
24.8 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.44 mi
28.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.44 mi
Kilometers
28.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.8 mi
Kilometers
39.91 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheatland
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Lakeville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheatland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Webster
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Wheatland
12.4 mi
00h 15m
To Lakeville
12.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Lake Trail

    2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kent Avenue

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 70th Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 30th Street West

    6 m · 1 sec · 30th Street West

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East

    7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East

    2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  10. 10

    Continue on Deuce Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deuce Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 263rd Street East

    32 m · 6 sec · 263rd Street East

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 263rd Street East

    764 ft · 15 sec · 263rd Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Dodd Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · Dodd Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 215th Street West

    2844 ft · 44 sec · 215th Street West

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    102 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Holyoke Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Holyoke Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 207th Street West

    7 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 207th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatland 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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
30th Street West
5.07 mi · 20%
Dodd Boulevard
4.97 mi · 20%
State Highway 19
3.98 mi · 16%
70th Street West
2.58 mi · 10%
Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 8%
260th Street East
1.97 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

30th Street West

Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West

5.06 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster
00h 15m from Wheatland
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wheatland 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 Wheatland to Lakeville?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Wheatland and 12.4 miles from Lakeville.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wheatland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakeville.

Stop Ideas Near Webster

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Webster, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheatland and Lakeville. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.06 km).

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#1 Wheatland

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates44.4646900, -93.4835600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Lakeville

#2 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Lake Trail (-93.483569, 44.464554)
End: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $4.39 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $4.86 $4.23 $8.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wheatland and Lakeville. The current time is 02:23:57.

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.