Lakeville to Roseville is 31.9 miles and takes about 43m via I 35W, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a short trip that mostly utilizes major interstate highways, making it a quick and efficient transit. You'll be on the road for less than an hour, so it's ideal for a same-day trip without needing extensive planning.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35W
22.3 mi
28m
I 35
2.6 mi
2m
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
2m
MN 36
1.6 mi
1m
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
Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 22.3 mi, about 28m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,968 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,635
Quietest
2 AM
~231 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Roseville, 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 NorthUse 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
16 mi·20 min·I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
5.6 mi·7 min·I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 22BToward MN 36Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi·19 sec·I 35W
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36
1.6 mi·1 min·MN 36
Exit 22BToward MN 36Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward Hamline AvenueUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
90 ft·2 sec
18
Turn left onto Commerce Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Commerce Street
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CH 50
0.2 mi·26 sec·Hamline Avenue North
20
Arrive at destination
CH 50
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 29.9 — 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
6
7.3 mi into trip|~10m in|I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
23.7 mi into trip|~31m in|I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.3 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
8
29.9 mi into trip|~39m in|MN 36
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36 toward MN 36
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.47 round trip
$4.17/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$5.60
$11.20
premium
$4.95
$6.21
$12.43
diesel
$5.35
$6.72
$13.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.6
0
$3.35
$1.53
Efficient EV
8
0
$2.79
$1.28
EV Truck/SUV
12.8
0
$4.47
$2.04
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Lakeville, MN
Evening
in Lakeville on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
SE 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 5:02AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:10AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Roseville, MN
Evening
in Roseville on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
SSE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 5:02AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:10AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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
43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 83% of the total distance covered by interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 22.3 miles on I 35W, offering a consistent cruising experience. The route transitions to surface roads for the remaining miles, so be prepared for a change in pace and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination. Expect frequent exits and merges common to urban interstate driving.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.3 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35. 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 Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,068 ft721 ft
Total Climb
441 ft
Total Descent
455 ft
Highest Point
1,068 ft
~2.3 mi in
Elevation Range
347 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.3 miles on I 35W. 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 Roseville, 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 7.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 35W): 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 Roseville, MN before heading back.
