Origin
Madison Lake, MN
Afternoon in Madison Lake on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 55.3-mile drive from Madison Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Given its short distance and focused profile, it's an ideal one-day drive, requiring no overnight stays. You'll spend about 67% of your time on highways, making for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8, which is quite budget-friendly. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent travel experience without significant shifts in landscape or culture.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 60 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| Morristown Boulevard | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Highway 60 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Dodd Boulevard | 5 mi | 6m |
| Walnut Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Highway 60 West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Holyoke Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Lake, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on Chestnut Avenue
19 ft
·
6 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 26
365 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MN 60
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Avenue
4
Continue on MN 60
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 60
5
Continue on MN 60
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 60
6
Continue on MN 60
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Morristown Boulevard
7
Continue on MN 60; I 35 ALT
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 60 West
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
9
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko New Market
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 2; I 35 ALT
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Deuce Road
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
106 ft
·
6 sec
·
263rd Street East
13
Continue on CR 2
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
263rd Street East
14
Continue on CR 2
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dodd Boulevard
15
Turn right onto CR 70
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
215th Street West
16
Turn slight left
334 ft
·
12 sec
17
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
18
Turn right onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
19
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Madison Lake, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 26 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 26 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 60 / Walnut Avenue
Turn left onto MN 60 / Walnut Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko New Market
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko New Market
4
48.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
CR 2; I 35 ALT / Deuce Road
Turn right onto CR 2; I 35 ALT / Deuce Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.46 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Lakeville, MN
Afternoon in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
24 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 10m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 55.3-mile journey. You'll be navigating primarily on I 35 and State Highway 60, with a segment on Morristown Boulevard. With 67% of the drive on highways, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles on I 35, allowing for a solid period of consistent cruising. While the majority is highway, be prepared for potential variations as you transition between these main arteries.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and State Highway 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 26 / Main Street.
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 1h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MN 60 / Walnut Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Madison Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Elko New Market along the way.
Cr 2: Elko New Market
47.8 mi in
|
~58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (CR 26 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MN 60 / Walnut Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeville, 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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