Origin
Prior Lake, MN
Afternoon in Prior Lake on Sunday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prior 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
17m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prior Lake, MN
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Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Prior Lake and Lakeville, this 11.1-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 20 minutes on the road, making it a very efficient transition through the Minnesota Midwest. Since the entire trip is quite short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should easily cover your needs for this distance. It is a straightforward, local-focused route that serves as a practical link between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| 185th Street East | 1 mi | 1m |
| 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Holyoke Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prior Lake, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on this road
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on CR 21
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 21
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
4
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street East
5
Continue on CR 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
9
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
11
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
12
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Straight onto CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Holyoke Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
12:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Eagle Creek Avenue, Cleary Lake Avenue, and 185th Street East throughout the duration of the trip. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Eagle Creek Avenue is negligible, you should prepare for frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its residential and local road feel, requiring your full attention as you transition between the two towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prior Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.7 miles (Holyoke Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles (CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.7 miles (Holyoke Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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