Origin
Lakeville, MN
Morning in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Le Center, 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
58m
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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Le Center, MN
Rafael Minguet Delgado
Trip Overview
Lakeville to Le Center is 40.9 miles and takes about 58m via 320th Street, 30th Street West, and State Highway 19, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Minnesota's Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience rather than a major highway cruise. It's a short enough distance that you won't feel rushed, making it ideal for a leisurely afternoon drive or a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 320th Street | 7 mi | 9m |
| 30th Street West | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 19 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Dodd Boulevard | 5 mi | 6m |
| 141st Avenue | 4 mi | 5m |
| 211th Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 11 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Natchez Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
320th Street
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Le Center, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
22 ft
·
8 sec
·
207th Street West
2
Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 70
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
215th Street West
4
Turn left onto CR 9
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dodd Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto CR 2
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
263rd Street East
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
113 ft
·
6 sec
·
Deuce Road
7
Continue on CR 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deuce Road
8
Continue on CR 2; I 35 ALT
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 91
225 ft
·
4 sec
·
Natchez Avenue
10
Continue on CR 91
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Natchez Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 86
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
30th Street West
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 19
113 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 19
13
Continue on MN 19
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 19
14
Turn left onto CR 164
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
141st Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 28
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
320th Street
16
Enter roundabout
126 ft
·
2 sec
17
Continue
251 ft
·
6 sec
18
Continue on CR 28
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
320th Street
19
Turn left onto CR 32
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
211th Avenue
20
At end of road, turn right onto CR 26
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
21
Turn left onto CR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 32
22
Continue on CR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
360th Street
23
Turn left onto CR 11
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 11
24
Continue on CR 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cordova Avenue
25
Turn right onto CR 39
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Minnesota Street
26
Turn left onto South Waterville Avenue
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Waterville Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
South Waterville Avenue
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 20.4 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 9 / Dodd Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 9 / Dodd Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 2 / Deuce Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 2 / Deuce Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 86 / 30th Street West
At end of road, turn right onto CR 86 / 30th Street West
Navigation decision point
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
CR 26 / Lexington Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 26 / Lexington Road
Navigation decision point
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
South Waterville Avenue
Turn left onto South Waterville Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
Le Center, MN
Morning in Le Center on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
58m 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 frequent turns, making it a very local and engaging drive. With only 12% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating county roads and state highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 7 miles along 320th Street. As you progress, the roads will feel less like a direct commute and more like a journey through rural Minnesota, with the landscape likely to change gradually.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on 320th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 1.4 miles in near CR 9 / Dodd Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (CR 9 / Dodd Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (CR 2 / Deuce Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.3 miles (CR 86 / 30th Street West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on 320th Street. 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: at 1.4 miles (CR 9 / Dodd Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (CR 2 / Deuce Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.3 miles (CR 86 / 30th Street West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Le Center, 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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