Origin
Lakeville, MN
Morning in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Castle Rock, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MN
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Castle Rock, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Minnesota Midwest, the 11.4-mile trip from Lakeville to Castle Rock is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two communities. You will rely entirely on local roads rather than interstates for the duration of the journey. Since both locations reside within the same region, you won't experience any drastic shifts in landscape or culture, but you will enjoy a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Galaxie Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| 280th Street West | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 210th Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lakeville Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Holyoke Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Danville Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 207th Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cedar Avenue
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Castle Rock, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
22 ft
·
8 sec
·
207th Street West
2
Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
3
Turn left onto 210th Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street West
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lakeville Boulevard
5
Turn right onto CR 23
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Avenue
6
Continue on CR 23; CR 80
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Galaxie Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto CH 23; CH 86
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
280th Street West
8
Turn left onto Danville Avenue West
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Danville Avenue West
9
Arrive at destination
Danville Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Holyoke Avenue
Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
210th Street West
Turn left onto 210th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CH 23; CH 86 / 280th Street West
At end of road, turn left onto CH 23; CH 86 / 280th Street West
Navigation decision point
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Danville Avenue West
Turn left onto Danville Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Castle Rock, MN
Morning in Castle Rock on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
26 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
17m 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 a turn-heavy, local-road feel rather than a high-speed highway experience. Because the highway share is zero percent, you should prepare for a slower, more interactive pace as you navigate through the area. Cedar Avenue serves as your primary artery, providing the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 3.9 miles. You will also transition through segments of Galaxie Avenue and 280th Street West. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through the various turns along the way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 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 Holyoke 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 17m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Holyoke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,051 ft
933 ft
Total Climb
117 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
1,051 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
118 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 3.9 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 (Holyoke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Castle Rock, 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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