Origin
Apple Valley, MN
Morning in Apple Valley on Sunday
Local time
9:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apple Valley, MN to Lakeville, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apple Valley, MN
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Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
Apple Valley, MN to Lakeville, MN is 7 miles and takes about 11m via Cedar Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota and the Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey. Given its brief duration and minimal cost, you won't need extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Holyoke Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road 42 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 207th Street West | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cedar Avenue
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on CR 42
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 42
2
Turn left onto CR 23
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
214 ft
·
4 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
5
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
6
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Turn right onto CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Holyoke Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakeville, MN
Morning in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
9:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel like a local drive rather than a highway cruise, as it has a 0% highway share. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.2 miles on Cedar Avenue. The drive progresses through local streets like 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway and Holyoke Avenue. Expect a dynamic driving experience with multiple adjustments needed to navigate the various road segments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Cedar Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 23 / Cedar Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Holyoke Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Cedar Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Holyoke Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeville, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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