Origin
Grant, MN
Night in Grant on Saturday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grant, 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
1h
Distance
43.4 mi
70 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grant, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
This 43.4-mile drive from Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate major interstates, with I-35E, I-494, and I-694 forming the backbone of this journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $6, making it an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. Given the short duration and straightforward highway focus, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a planned short trip without needing an overnight stay. It offers a practical way to travel between these two Minnesota communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaca Avenue North | — | — |
| 75th Street North | — | — |
| Stillwater Road | — | — |
| Hilton Trail North | — | — |
| MN 36 West | — | — |
| I 694 South | — | — |
| I 35E South | — | — |
| CR 5 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jamaca Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on Dellwood Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Road
2
Turn left onto Jamaca Avenue North
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jamaca Avenue North
3
Turn right onto 75th Street North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
75th Street North
4
Continue on Stillwater Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stillwater Road
5
Turn left onto Hilton Trail North
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilton Trail North
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
MN 36 West
7
Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 36 West
8
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 694 South
10
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
7 min
11
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
10 min
12
Keep slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E South: Albert Lea
15
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
14 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 5, CR 50
17
Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
19
Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
21
Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
13 ft
·
202nd Street West
23
Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
24
Turn left onto 207th Street West
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
207th Street West
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Grant, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.92 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Lakeville on Saturday
Local time
11:51 PM
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
1 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
1h 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 74% of this 43.4-mile route. The majority of your time will be spent on interstates, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on I-35E, so be prepared for continuous travel without many opportunities to exit and re-enter quickly. This drive is characterized by efficient travel on major roadways, designed for direct transit rather than leisurely sightseeing. The personality of the road is that of a functional corridor connecting two points.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Jamaca Avenue North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,082 ft
785 ft
Total Climb
513 ft
Total Descent
548 ft
Highest Point
1,082 ft
~40.3 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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