Origin
Oronoco, MN
Night in Oronoco on Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oronoco, MN to Lakeville, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oronoco, MN
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Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
Oronoco to Lakeville is 55.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via US 52, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a fairly straightforward trip, primarily on a major highway, making it a convenient option for a quick commute or a short day trip. You won't be crossing state lines, so no need to worry about different speed limits or regulations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 37 mi | 42m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| East White Bridge Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 220th Street West | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Ash Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 210th Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Road 31 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lakeville Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 37 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oronoco, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on North Minnesota Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Minnesota Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
5th Street Northeast
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East White Bridge Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 12
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
East White Bridge Road
5
Continue on CR 12
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East White Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
7
Merge onto US 52
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 52
8
Continue on US 52
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 52
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto MN 50
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on MN 50
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
220th Street West
13
Continue on MN 50
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ash Street
14
Turn right onto CR 31
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 31
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on CR 31
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Denmark Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lakeville Boulevard
18
Continue on 210th Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street West
19
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
21
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 27.7 miles from Oronoco, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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5th Street Northeast
At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
5
40.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
MN 50 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Turn left onto MN 50 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CR 31 / County Road 31
Turn right onto CR 31 / County Road 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Holyoke Avenue
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.06 one way
$18.12 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.95 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
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
Night in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Stanton, MN
28 mi in
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
1 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
1h 13m 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 trip is mostly highway, with 67% of the 55.5 miles spent on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37 miles on US 52. Expect a mostly highway profile, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The dense network of exits on US 52 will be noticeable as you get closer to the Twin Cities metro area.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 5th Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (5th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles (MN 50 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): 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 Oronoco, MN to Lakeville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Red Wing along the way.
Red Wing
40.6 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Starting in Oronoco, MN
Full guide →Founded 1854
Arriving in Lakeville, MN
Full guide →Founded 1850
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on US 52. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (5th Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles (MN 50 / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): 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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