Origin
Oak Grove, MN
Morning in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, 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 21m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 54.6-mile drive from Oak Grove to Lakeville, Minnesota, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Designed as a single-day adventure, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a significant portion on major interstates, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should cover the journey, given the distance and typical gas prices. This is a practical option for anyone looking to cover ground within the Midwest region of Minnesota without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 19 mi | 23m |
| Hanson Boulevard Northwest | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| I 94 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| MN-610 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Flamingo Street Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 19 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Xavis Street Northwest
3
At end of road, turn left onto 201st Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
201st Avenue Northwest
4
Turn right onto Uplander Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Uplander Street Northwest
5
Continue on 197th Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
197th Avenue Northwest
6
Turn right onto Nightingale Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nightingale Street Northwest
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 22
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Viking Boulevard Northwest
8
Turn right onto CR 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flamingo Street Northwest
9
Continue on CR 78
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Hanson Boulevard Northwest
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 10; MN 47
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10; MN 47
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 47
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MN 610: Minneapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto MN 610
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MN-610
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on MN 252
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 252
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis
18
Merge onto I 94
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto MN 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I-35W South
22
Merge onto I 35W
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
26
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
27
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
28
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
30
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
31
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27.3 miles from Oak Grove, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MN 47
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MN 610: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 610: Minneapolis
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$8.13 one way
$16.25 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
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
Morning in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 21m 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 54.6-mile trip, with 64% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-35W and I-94. You'll encounter stretches that are purely interstate cruising, including a significant uninterrupted segment of 19 miles on I-35W. Hanson Boulevard Northwest offers a brief change of pace before merging back onto the faster interstates. The overall character is one of efficient travel, prioritizing directness over winding scenic detours.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Hanson Boulevard Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near MN 47.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Oak Grove, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.
Cr 5
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Cr 50
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 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 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 14.4 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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