Origin
Lakeville, MN
Night in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Oronoco, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Oronoco, MN
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Trip Overview
Lakeville, MN to Oronoco, MN is 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m via US 52, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and entirely within Minnesota, making it a straightforward drive. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you head southeast. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Consider this a practical option for moving between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Highway 56 Boulevard | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| 280th Street West | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| County 9 Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Chippendale Avenue West | 4 mi | 5m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| East White Bridge Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Denmark Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 21.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Oronoco, 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
·
47 sec
·
Lakeville Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Turn right onto CR 31
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Denmark Avenue
7
Continue on CR 31
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 31
8
Continue on CR 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Denmark Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
240th Street West
10
Turn right onto MN 3
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Chippendale Avenue West
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CH 86
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
280th Street West
12
Turn right onto MN 56
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Randolph Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on MN 56
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 56 Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County 9 Boulevard
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 52 South
16
Merge onto US 52
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 52
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 68
Toward CR 12 East, CR 5: Oronoco, Plainview
19
Keep slight left at fork
400 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 68
Toward CR 12 East: Plainview
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on CR 12; CR 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East White Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto CR 12
136 ft
·
7 sec
·
East White Bridge Road
22
Continue on CR 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East White Bridge Road
23
Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Street Northeast
24
Turn left onto North Minnesota Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Minnesota Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
North Minnesota Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West
Turn right onto MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard
Turn right onto MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward CR 12 East, CR 5: Oronoco, Plainview
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward CR 12 East, CR 5: Oronoco, Plainview
8
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 12 East: Plainview
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 68
Toward CR 12 East: Plainview
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.04 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.95 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $14.42 | $28.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Oronoco, MN
Night in Oronoco on Friday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Stanton, MN
31 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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 split roughly evenly between highway and surface roads, with 48% on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 21.1 miles on US 52 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a mix of driving environments, from more open highway travel to navigating local roads as you approach your destination. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to Oronoco.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 210th Street West.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,201 ft
882 ft
Total Climb
482 ft
Total Descent
480 ft
Highest Point
1,201 ft
~35.1 mi in
Elevation Range
319 ft
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 Lakeville, MN and Oronoco, MN, road signs point toward Cr 12 East, Cr 5: Oronoco, Plainview and Cr 12 East: Plainview.
Cr 12 East
57.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Cr 5: Oronoco
57.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Plainview
57.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Cr 12 East: Plainview
58 mi in
|
~1h 15m
About the Cities
Starting in Lakeville, MN
Full guide →Founded 1850
Arriving in Oronoco, MN
Full guide →Founded 1854
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on US 52. 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 Oronoco, 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 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oronoco, 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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