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Lakeville, MN Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Lakeville, MN is a local road trip base with 60 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 68 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lakeville, MN spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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Trip Routes

60

Longest Drive

264.9 mi

Bagley, MN

Quickest Drive

11m

Apple Valley, MN

Plan Around Lakeville, MN

Trips from Lakeville, MN

Driving from Lakeville, MN

On average, trips departing from Lakeville, MN run 68 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 265 miles (5h 23m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lakeville, MN most often head toward Bagley, MN (264.9 mi, 5h 23m), New London, MN (132.7 mi, 2h 36m), Rushford, MN (121.3 mi, 2h 29m), Avon, MN (103.3 mi, 2h 1m), and Winona, MN (101.9 mi, 2h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 68-mile trip from Lakeville, MN, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Lakeville, MN and 37 routes heading into Lakeville, MN, covering 60 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 265 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lakeville, MN covers 265 miles and takes approximately 5h 23m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Lakeville, MN runs about 68 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 68-mile trip from Lakeville, MN costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lakeville, MN include Bagley, MN, New London, MN, Rushford, MN and Avon, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Lakeville, MN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

72,480

Median Income

$138,119

Median Home Value

$425,200

Median Age

36.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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