Road Trips from Lakeville, MN
Lakeville is a solid launchpad for a variety of Minnesota road trips. You've got plenty of options for quick, under-2-hour drives with a high drive score, perfect for a day trip. Several of these routes include access to parks, making them great for outdoor enthusiasts. If you're looking for something a bit longer, there are also destinations around 3-5 hours away, offering a chance to explore more of the state without needing an overnight stay.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
8
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
Mora, MN
1h 59m94.5 mi one way
This 94.5-mile drive to Mora offers a balanced experience with mixed highway and surface roads, scoring a 9 for its drive quality. It's a good option if you want something a bit longer than the closest trips but still manageable within a couple of hours, featuring mostly flat terrain.
Isanti, MN
1h 24m65.6 mi one way
Isanti is one of your closest options at 65.6 miles and just 1.4 hours. The drive score is a strong 9, utilizing a mix of highway and surface roads. Note that this particular route does not list nearby parks.
Taylors Falls, MN
1h 29m73.5 mi one way
For a shorter escape, Taylors Falls is only 1.5 hours away and 73.5 miles. This drive is primarily highway with a drive score of 9, making for an efficient trip. It also has park access, ideal for a day focused on nature.
Stockholm, MN
1h 43m72.9 mi one way
Stockholm is a 72.9-mile drive taking about 1.7 hours, with a drive score of 8 on mostly highway. While it doesn't have parks directly associated with the route, it's a comparable distance to Taylors Falls but with a slightly different road profile.
Saint Louis Park, MN
37m26.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Spicer, MN
2h 35m114.6 mi one way
At 114.6 miles and 2.6 hours, Spicer is one of the longer day trip options. It boasts a drive score of 9 and includes park access, on mostly flat terrain. This is a good pick if you want to cover more ground.
Avon, MN
2h 1m103.3 mi one way
Avon is 103.3 miles away and takes about 2 hours. The drive is mostly highway with a score of 8, and includes park access. It's a solid mid-range option for exploring further north.
New London, MN
2h 36m132.7 mi one way
New London is 132.7 miles from Lakeville, requiring about 2.6 hours of mostly highway driving with a drive score of 8. This route does not indicate park access, positioning it as a destination focused more on the town itself.
Duluth, MN
3h 20m176 mi one way
This 176-mile drive to Duluth will take about 3.3 hours, primarily on highways with a drive score of 8. It offers park access and is the furthest option with a drive score of 8, making it a good choice for a longer day trip.
Sylvan, MN
3h 8m154.9 mi one way
Sylvan is a longer drive at 154.9 miles, taking 3.1 hours. The route is mostly highway and scores an 8 for the drive, but does not mention park access, making it a more direct journey.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Midway, MN
4h 23m210.4 mi one way
Jordan, MN
4h 48m231.6 mi one way
Bagley, MN
5h 23m264.9 mi one way
Bagley is the longest drive at 264.9 miles, estimated at 5.4 hours. This route is mostly highway with a drive score of 8 and includes park access, making it suitable for a dedicated road trip.
East Grand Forks, MN
6h 10m339.4 mi one way
Thief River Falls, MN
6h 13m318.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Spicer, MN
2h 35m114.6 mi one way
Mora, MN
1h 59m94.5 mi one way
Avon, MN
2h 1m103.3 mi one way
Midway, MN
4h 23m210.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and park access on several routes, spring drives from Lakeville are ideal for enjoying the thaw and new greenery.
Summer
The availability of parks on many routes makes summer road trips from Lakeville perfect for outdoor activities and longer daylight hours.
Fall
Flat terrain and mixed highway routes offer pleasant drives for fall color viewing, especially on the shorter trips with park access.
Winter
Focus on the high drive scores and mostly highway routes for efficient winter travel, keeping in mind that park access might be less appealing in colder weather.
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