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Trip from Lakeville, MN to Albertville, 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 7m

Distance

53.8 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Lakeville, MN

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city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Albertville, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Lakeville to Albertville, you are looking at a straightforward 53.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Because this route is entirely contained within the Midwest, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your commute or weekend travel. Navigating primarily via I-35W, I-494, and I-94, you will find this is a highly efficient connection between these two Minnesota communities. It is a no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and directness over leisure, making it ideal for when you simply need to get from point A to point B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 494 21.7 mi 27m
I 94 13.9 mi 15m
I 35W 8.3 mi 9m
I 35 2.6 mi 2m
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 2m
Kenwood Trail 1.2 mi 2m
Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway 0.7 mi 1m
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 494 — 21.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Albertville, MN.

1

Start on 207th Street West

22 ft · 5 sec · 207th Street West
2

Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto CR 50

198 ft · 3 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
4

Continue on CR 50

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5

Continue on CR 5

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6

Continue on CR 5

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7

Enter roundabout onto CR 5

125 ft · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail
8

Continue on CR 5

1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
Use the right lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 35 North Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 35

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 8B-C Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
14

Merge onto I 494; MN 5

5.8 mi · 7 min · I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5

16 mi · 19 min · I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 94

14 mi · 15 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 202-201 Toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 202 Toward CR 37, CR 137 Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Turn left onto CR 137

523 ft · 9 sec · 60th Street Northeast
21

Continue on CR 37

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 61st Street Northeast
22

Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

192 ft · 6 sec · Main Avenue Northeast
23

Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

205 ft · 14 sec · 60th Street Northeast
24

Turn left

85 ft · 6 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eden Prairie, MN

27 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

Bloomington, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Lakeville, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 53.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 35 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 35 North
8
15.6 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8B-C Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
8
38.4 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
8
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville

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 202-201 Toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville
10
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CR 37, CR 137

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 202 Toward CR 37, CR 137

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.01 one way

$16.01 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $8.63 $17.25
premium $4.53 $9.60 $19.20
diesel $5.61 $11.88 $23.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.1 0 $5.65 $2.58
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.71 $2.15
EV Truck/SUV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026

Origin

Lakeville, MN

Late night in Lakeville on Sunday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 15 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:05PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:04PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Albertville, MN

Late night in Albertville on Sunday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 15 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:05PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:04PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

1h 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your time spent on major interstates. You will spend the bulk of your effort navigating the metropolitan highway system, which offers a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 21.7-mile run on I-494, where you can settle into a steady rhythm. While the route lacks the winding character of rural backroads, the transition between the three primary interstates provides a functional flow through the region. Prepare for a standard interstate experience that demands your attention to traffic patterns rather than scenic detours.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on I 494.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 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: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,063 ft 720 ft

Total Climb

521 ft

Total Descent

529 ft

Highest Point

1,063 ft

~2.2 mi in

Elevation Range

343 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on I 494. 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 Albertville, 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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albertville, 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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