Road Trips from Lakeville, MN
Lakeville is a solid launchpad for day trips around Minnesota. You've got options that are mostly highway, keeping the drive smooth, and all of them feature flat terrain. Plus, every single one of these destinations has parks, making them great for a quick nature break. Whether you want to be back by dinner or stretch it to a full day, there's a route for you.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
Mora, MN
1h 59m94.5 mi one way
This 94.5-mile trip to Mora takes about 2 hours, offering a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a good mid-range option, longer than the closest destinations but still manageable for a day trip. The flat terrain makes for an easy drive, and you'll find parks available.
Isanti, MN
1h 24m65.6 mi one way
At 65.6 miles and 1.4 hours, Isanti is one of your closer options from Lakeville. The drive is a blend of highway and surface roads, with a drive score of 9 and flat terrain throughout. Parks are available at your destination, making it a convenient choice for a shorter outing.
Taylors Falls, MN
1h 29m73.5 mi one way
This 73.5-mile drive to Taylors Falls takes about 1.5 hours, primarily on the highway. It's a bit further than Isanti but still very manageable. You'll encounter flat terrain and parks at your destination, offering a straightforward route.
Stockholm, MN
1h 43m72.9 mi one way
Monticello, MN
1h 17m62.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Avon, MN
2h 1m103.3 mi one way
Avon is a 103.3-mile drive, taking around 2 hours with a mostly highway profile. It offers a good balance between distance and drive time, scoring an 8 for the drive. The flat terrain and nearby parks make it a comfortable destination.
Duluth, MN
3h 20m176 mi one way
Duluth is your longest option at 176 miles, requiring about 3.3 hours of mostly highway driving. This is a significant day trip, offering a substantial journey. The flat terrain and parks make it a feasible, though lengthy, destination.
Spicer, MN
2h 35m114.6 mi one way
For a longer day trip, Spicer is 114.6 miles away and takes about 2.6 hours. This route uses a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a more substantial drive than many other options, providing a good destination for a full day out with parks.
Watab, MN
2h96.9 mi one way
New London, MN
2h 36m132.7 mi one way
This 132.7-mile journey to New London will take about 2.6 hours, mostly on the highway. It's one of the longer day trip options, offering a more extended drive. The flat terrain and available parks make it a relaxed destination for a longer outing.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Pelican Rapids, MN
4h 9m222.2 mi one way
Bagley, MN
5h 23m264.9 mi one way
Bagley is the furthest destination at 264.9 miles, taking approximately 5.4 hours. This route is predominantly highway. It's the longest trip available, ideal if you're looking for an extensive drive with parks at the end.
Midway, MN
4h 23m210.4 mi one way
Midway is 210.4 miles away, requiring about 4.4 hours of mostly highway driving. This is a substantial trip, longer than most options. The drive is on flat terrain, and parks are available at the destination.
Jordan, MN
4h 48m231.6 mi one way
East Grand Forks, MN
6h 10m339.4 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Mora, MN
1h 59m94.5 mi one way
Isanti, MN
1h 24m65.6 mi one way
Avon, MN
2h 1m103.3 mi one way
Duluth, MN
3h 20m176 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With flat terrain and parks available on all routes, spring drives from Lakeville are great for enjoying the thaw. The mixed highway and surface roads offer easy access to green spaces.
Summer
All destinations feature parks and flat terrain, making them ideal for summer day trips. The mostly highway routes ensure you spend less time driving and more time enjoying the outdoors.
Fall
The consistent flat terrain and park availability across these routes make them suitable for fall color drives. Enjoy the easy drives on mixed highway and surface roads.
Winter
Flat terrain and parks are a constant across all these Lakeville escapes, providing accessible destinations even in winter. The mostly highway routes offer straightforward travel.
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