Origin
Lakeville, MN
Late night in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
97.8 mi
157 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
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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Sleepy Eye, MN
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Trip Overview
Lakeville, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN is 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 12m via US 169 and US Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mostly highway experience for the majority of your trip, making it a straightforward and efficient connection between these two points. It's a practical choice for a short, focused drive with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.9 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 33.4 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 14 | 24 mi | 30m |
| 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 |
| 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 33.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Sleepy Eye, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
22 ft
·
5 sec
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207th Street West
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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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
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50 sec
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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
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Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 60
244 ft
·
4 sec
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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
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185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on CR 21
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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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
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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
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Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
19
Continue on MN 282
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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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
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2nd Street West
22
Continue on MN 282
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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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
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US 169
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 169; MN 99
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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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
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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
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street East
Use the straight / left lanes.
48
Arrive at destination
US 14; MN 68
Trip Plan
Given this trip is just over two hours and under $15 for fuel, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight and allow for spontaneous stops if you wish, though with only 97.8 miles, extensive breaks aren't necessary. Watch for the transition off US 169 onto US Highway 14, as this is a key point in your navigation. You should have no trouble finding fuel along the main highways, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Lakeville.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.4 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sleepy Eye, 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 97.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lakeville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 169 for about 33.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.9 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 195 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
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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
$15.49 one way
$30.97 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| premium | $4.85 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.27 | $4.69 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Sleepy Eye, MN
Late night in Sleepy Eye on Tuesday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live 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
15 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
2h 12m 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 primarily highway driving, with 72% of the 97.8 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 33.4 miles on US 169 before transitioning to other highways. The shift from more rural highway cruising to potentially more developed areas will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.4 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US Highway 14. 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 19 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,027 ft
771 ft
Total Climb
590 ft
Total Descent
534 ft
Highest Point
1,027 ft
~97.8 mi in
Elevation Range
257 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lakeville, MN
Full guide →Founded 1850
Arriving in Sleepy Eye, MN
Full guide →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 2h 12m. Total distance: 97.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.4 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sleepy Eye, 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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