Origin
Cologne, MN
Morning in Cologne on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cologne, MN to Lakeville, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cologne, MN
Miguel Andres Parra
Lakeville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Cologne to Lakeville is 33.8 miles and takes about 50 minutes via US 212, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip remains within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of local roads rather than a long interstate journey. With a short duration, this route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace and flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 212 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Marschall Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Chaska Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Chestnut Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 154th Street Northwest | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 212
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cologne, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on CR 36
74 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street East
2
Turn left onto MN 284
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Paul Avenue North
3
Continue on MN 284
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Paul Street
4
Merge onto US 212
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 212
5
Take the exit
106 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 212 East
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 212
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 212
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
8
Turn left onto CR 11
382 ft
·
12 sec
·
Jonathan Carver Parkway
9
Continue on CR 11
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Road 11
10
Turn right onto CR 61
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chaska Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto North Hickory Street
505 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Hickory Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 4th Street
13
Turn right onto MN 41
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
14
Continue on MN 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Boulevard
15
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 78
16
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
130th Street West
18
Continue on CR 78
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
130th Street West
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
East County Road 78
20
Continue on CR 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Road 78
21
Turn right onto CR 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marschall Road
22
Continue on CR 17
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Marschall Road
23
Turn left onto CR 82
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Howard Lake Road
24
Continue on CR 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
154th Street Northwest
25
Turn right onto CR 21
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on CR 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 21
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
28
Continue on CR 21
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
29
Enter roundabout onto CR 21
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
30
Continue on CR 21
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on CR 21
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
32
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street East
33
Continue on CR 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
34
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
35
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
36
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
37
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
39
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
40
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
41
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Cologne, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 284 / Paul Avenue North
Turn left onto MN 284 / Paul Avenue North
Navigation decision point
9
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward US 212 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 212 East
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Hickory Street
Turn right onto North Hickory Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
33.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.06 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 drive is primarily a turn-heavy local experience, with only 21% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, including Marschall Road and Eagle Creek Avenue / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is about 7 miles on US 212. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience, as the frequent intersections and changes in road name require your attention. It's a route that keeps you connected to the local landscape.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on US 212.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 284 / Paul Avenue North.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 284 / Paul Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on US 212. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lakeville, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (MN 284 / Paul Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (CR 61 / Chaska Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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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