Origin
Dellwood, MN
Morning in Dellwood on Sunday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dellwood, 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
56m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dellwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
Dellwood, MN to Lakeville, MN is 40.9 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 35E and North Highway 61, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a straightforward local trip. It's a relatively short journey, primarily on highways, designed for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing. Consider this route if you need a quick, direct connection between these two points without venturing far from major roadways. The focus is on getting you from point A to point B smoothly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 27.8 mi | 34m |
| North Highway 61 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Kenwood Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lake Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 61 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dellwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 27.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dellwood, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on MN 244
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MN 96
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dellwood Road North
3
Continue on MN 96
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Highway 61
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 61
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 694 West
7
Merge onto I 694
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 35E
22 mi
·
26 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
14
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
18
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
19
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Dellwood, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 35E
Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward CR 5, CR 50
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
6
40.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.09 one way
$12.17 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
11:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 35E and Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 27.8 miles on I 35E, offering a consistent, faster pace for a good portion of the trip. While it transitions to North Highway 61, the overall feel remains that of a connected, efficient drive. Expect smooth sailing on these primary arteries, designed for steady travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and North Highway 61. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near I 35E.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 35E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dellwood, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.
Cr 5
36.2 mi in
|
~48m
Cr 50
36.2 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 35E. 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: at 8.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 35E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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