The drive from Lakeville, MN to Pipestone, MN covers 188.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 14, US 169, State Highway 23 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.7 miles on US Highway 14.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.3 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 14
87.7 mi
1h 50m
US 169
33.4 mi
40m
State Highway 23
22.1 mi
27m
State Highway 99
10.8 mi
14m
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi
6m
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
3m
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 14
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Pipestone, 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 60
244 ft·4 sec·185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8
Continue on CR 60
2.0 mi·3 min·185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi·1 min·185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on CR 21
2.3 mi·3 min·Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on CR 21
2.5 mi·3 min·Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 13
232 ft·4 sec·Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Continue on MN 13
0.8 mi·1 min·Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
14
Continue on MN 13
0.5 mi·49 sec·Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on MN 13
2.9 mi·3 min·Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·9 sec
17
Continue on MN 282
1.3 mi·1 min·Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
18
Continue on MN 282
5.0 mi·6 min·Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
19
Continue on MN 282
0.5 mi·50 sec·East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
20
Continue on MN 282
0.6 mi·1 min·2nd Street East
21
Enter roundabout onto MN 282
107 ft·2 sec·2nd Street West
22
Continue on MN 282
0.2 mi·22 sec·2nd Street West
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto US 169
5.8 mi·6 min·US 169
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 169
3.8 mi·4 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 169
24 mi·29 min·US 169
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 169; MN 99
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 169; MN 99
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on MN 99
11 mi·14 min·State Highway 99
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on MN 99
1.6 mi·3 min·3rd Street
29
Continue on Old Highway 14
0.5 mi·50 sec·Old Highway 14
30
Turn left onto 417st Lane
0.2 mi·36 sec·417st Lane
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto US 14
13 mi·15 min·US Highway 14
32
Enter roundabout onto US 14; CR 21
235 ft·3 sec·US Highway 14
33
Continue on US 14; CR 21
60 ft·0 sec·US Highway 14
34
Enter roundabout onto US 14
335 ft·5 sec·US 14
Toward US 14 West, MN 15 South
35
Continue on US 14
0.8 mi·1 min·US 14
Toward US 14 West, MN 15 South
36
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 15
141 ft·6 sec·US Highway 14
37
Continue on US 14; MN 15
0.2 mi·24 sec·US Highway 14
38
Continue on US 14; MN 15
0.3 mi·44 sec·7th North Street
39
Turn right onto US 14; MN 68
1.1 mi·2 min·North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.3 mi·36 sec·20th North Street
Use the straight lane.
41
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.5 mi·51 sec·Highway 14 West
Use the straight lane.
42
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
140 ft·1 sec·Highway 14 West
43
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.2 mi·20 sec·Highway 14 West
44
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.6 mi·1 min·US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
45
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
97 ft·4 sec·US Highway 14
46
Continue on US 14; MN 68
10.0 mi·13 min·US Highway 14
Use the straight / left lanes.
47
Continue on US 14; MN 68
1.8 mi·4 min·Main Street East
Use the straight / left lanes.
48
Continue on US 14
12 mi·14 min·US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
49
Continue on US 14
1.4 mi·1 min·East Rock Street
50
Continue on US 14
14 mi·17 min·US Highway 14
51
Continue on US 14
0.6 mi·56 sec·Broadway Street
52
Continue on US 14
17 mi·22 min·US Highway 14
53
Continue on US 14
1.3 mi·2 min·Craig Avenue East
54
Continue on US 14
20 mi·26 min·US Highway 14
55
Take the exit onto US 14/MN 23
0.2 mi·30 sec·US 14/MN 23
56
Turn left onto MN 23
22 mi·27 min·State Highway 23
57
At end of road, turn left onto US 75; MN 23
0.2 mi·13 sec·8th Avenue Northeast
58
Turn right onto Main Street East
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street East
59
Arrive at destination
Main Street East
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.3 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pipestone, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakeville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeville, MN
This is one driving day of about 188.5 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Lakeville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 14 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 84.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.9 mi into trip|~33m in|MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Enter roundabout onto MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
69.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|417st Lane
Turn left onto 417st Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|US 14
Enter roundabout onto US 14 toward US 14 West, MN 15 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 14 West, MN 15 South
6
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 14; MN 68 / North Broadway
Turn right onto US 14; MN 68 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.85 one way
$59.70 round trip
$4.02/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.28
$31.79
$63.57
premium
$4.85
$35.98
$71.96
diesel
$5.60
$41.55
$83.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.6
0
$19.79
$9.05
Efficient EV
47.1
0
$16.49
$7.54
EV Truck/SUV
75.4
0
$26.39
$12.06
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Lakeville, MN
Night
in Lakeville on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
WNW 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pipestone, MN
Night
in Pipestone on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
N 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pipestone National Monument
National Monument
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many p...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 188.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
188.5 mi in 4h 9m, mostly highway — 87.7 mi of that is on US Highway 14.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
59 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on US Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and US 169. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 23 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.9 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 69.3 miles (417st Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Pipestone is a city in southwestern Minnesota. It is the seat of Pipestone County and has a population of 4554.
Pipestone is home to the famous Indian quarry at Pipestone National Monument. Many North American Indian tribes - including Ojibwa, Dakota, Oto, Pawnee, Sac Fox, and Lakota - came to quarry the sacred redstone known as pipestone or catlinite. The soft red pipestone is found under layers of the very hard Sioux quartzite. The pipestone became a valued trade item and was responsible for Pipestone becoming a Crossroads of the Indian World. The Song of Hiawatha Pageant has played at the pipestone quarry lake for nearly 60 years.
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on US Highway 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.9 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 69.3 miles (417st Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pipestone National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Pipestone, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
