Roseau, MN to Lakeville, MN is 381.2 miles and takes about 7h 30m via US 59 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, moving from the northern part of the state down towards the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Given the distance and duration, it's a manageable drive for most, especially if you leave early.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.6 miles from Roseau, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
85 mi
1h 36m
West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi
1h 29m
US 10
71.1 mi
1h 22m
MN 32
40.6 mi
46m
I 494
21.9 mi
27m
310th Street
21.6 mi
28m
I 94
21.1 mi
22m
I 35W
11.1 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 85 mi, about 1h 36m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 15 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,045 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,756
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseau, MN and Lakeville, MN.
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Start on Main Avenue South
0.1 mi·37 sec·Main Avenue South
2
Turn left onto MN 11
1.2 mi·1 min·3rd Street Northwest
3
Continue on MN 11; MN 89
22 mi·28 min·310th Street
4
Turn straight onto MN 32
41 mi·46 min·MN 32
5
Turn left onto US 59
9.5 mi·11 min·3rd Street East
6
Turn left onto US 59
85 mi·1 hr 36 min·US 59
7
Turn left onto US 10
45 mi·51 min·US 10
8
Enter roundabout
103 ft·1 sec
9
Continue
66 ft·0 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi·8 min·Ash Avenue Northwest
11
Continue on US 10
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi·30 min·US 10
13
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi·2 min·165th Avenue Southeast
14
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi·1 min·Park Boulevard Southeast
15
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi·57 sec·County Road 11
16
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Highway 25
17
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi·42 sec·Pine Street
18
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi·2 min·Broadway Street East
19
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi·40 sec·Fenning Avenue
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
21
Merge onto I 94
21 mi·22 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 494
22 mi·27 min·I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert LeaUse the slight right lane.
25
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·50 sec·this road
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert Lea
26
Merge onto I 35W
11 mi·12 min·I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 85Toward CR 5, CR 50Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi·2 min·Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft·2 sec·Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
30
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi·3 min·Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
31
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi·16 sec·Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
32
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi·48 sec·202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft·0 sec·Holyoke Avenue
34
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Holyoke Avenue
35
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft·0 sec·207th Street West
Use the left lane.
36
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, consider leaving Roseau by mid-morning to ensure you arrive in Lakeville before dark. With two planned stops, you can easily break up the 381.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $57, and it's always wise to fill up before hitting longer stretches, especially the 85-mile section on US 59. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your stop times based on how you feel.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.6 miles from Roseau, MN, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.6 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeville, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roseau, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roseau, MN
This is one driving day of about 381.2 miles and 7h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Roseau, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 85 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 203 and 381.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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203 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
342.4 mi into trip|~6h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
364.8 mi into trip|~7h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
8
376.4 mi into trip|~7h 21m 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
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381.2 mi into trip|~7h 30m in|207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.26 one way
$114.51 round trip
$3.82/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$61.82
$123.63
premium
$4.60
$69.05
$138.10
diesel
$4.80
$71.98
$143.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
114.4
1
$40.03
$18.30
Efficient EV
95.3
1
$33.36
$15.25
EV Truck/SUV
152.5
1
$53.37
$24.40
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Roseau, MN
Night
in Roseau on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Smoke
ESE 3 to 7 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:50AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Destination
Lakeville, MN
Night
in Lakeville on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Patchy Smoke
SSW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:50AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
7h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 66% of your time on highways, with the remaining 34% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant road change is 85 miles on US 59. Expect a mix of open highway cruising and navigating through towns as you transition between major roads like US 59 and US 10. The frequent exits on the highway segments will give you plenty of opportunities to pull over if needed.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and West Mason Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 203 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 381.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 203 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 342.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 364.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 30m. Total distance: 381.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 203 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 342.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 364.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lakeville, MN before the return drive.
