Origin
Richfield, MN
Late night in Richfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield, 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
25m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, MN
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Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 18.3-mile drive from Richfield, MN to Lakeville, MN is designed for a single day, taking approximately 25 minutes. You'll primarily be on highways, with about 68% of the journey involving interstate driving. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $3, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and the fact that you'll be passing through familiar Midwest territory within Minnesota, an overnight stop isn't necessary. This route is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 66th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| 207th Street West | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on CR 53
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 66th Street
2
Continue on CR 53
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 66th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 66th Street
4
Continue on CR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 66th Street
5
Turn left
201 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 35W South
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35W
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
15
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
16
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 53 / West 66th Street
Continue onto CR 53 / West 66th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 35W South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35W South
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.45 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 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
2 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
25m 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 18.3-mile trip. You'll spend a significant portion on I 35W, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.5 miles. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, the route also incorporates Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway and Kenwood Trail, offering a slight variation in road type. The overall profile suggests a relatively fast-paced journey with minimal slowdowns.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 53 / West 66th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 53 / West 66th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: 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 Richfield, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.
Cr 5
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
Cr 50
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 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 0.1 miles (CR 53 / West 66th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: 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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