Origin
North Oaks, MN
Morning in North Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Oaks, MN to Lakeville, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Oaks, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 38.6-mile drive from North Oaks, MN to Lakeville, MN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I 35E and Voyageur Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a short and efficient drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal for those looking for a practical and uncomplicated drive between two points in Minnesota.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 22.4 mi | 27m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Rice Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Pleasant Lake Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Kenwood Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 694 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 22.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on North Oaks Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Oaks Road
2
Turn right onto East Oriole Lane
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Oriole Lane
3
Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pleasant Lake Road
4
Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pleasant Lake Road
5
Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Lake Road
6
Continue on CR 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rice Street
7
Enter roundabout onto CH 49
231 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rice Street
8
Continue on CH 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rice Street
9
Enter roundabout onto CH 49
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rice Street
10
Continue on CH 49
333 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rice Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout
224 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 694 East
12
Continue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 694 East
13
Merge onto I 694; US 10
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 694; US 10
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit onto I 35E
22 mi
·
26 min
·
I 35E
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
20
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
21
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
22
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
24
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
25
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from North Oaks, 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 5 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Enter roundabout toward I 694 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 694 East
9
5.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35E
Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 241C
Toward I 35E South
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward CR 5, CR 50
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.74 one way
$11.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Lakeville, MN
Morning in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
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
55m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 59% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.4 miles on I 35E, which will likely be the most straightforward part of your travel. As you transition from the interstate, you'll navigate roads like Voyageur Highway and Rice Street, introducing a more varied driving experience. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and potentially more localized road conditions as you get closer to your destination, keeping the drive engaging without being overly complex.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between North Oaks, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.
Cr 5
33.8 mi in
|
~47m
Cr 50
33.8 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 Lakeville, 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 5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.9 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles (I 35E): 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 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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