Origin
Savage, MN
Late night in Savage on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savage, 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
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savage, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
Savage, MN to Lakeville, MN is 12.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via I 35W, Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, and MN 13, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and Minnesota, making it a straightforward connection between two nearby cities. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect efficient travel. This trip is ideal for a quick commute, a short errand, or as a segment of a larger journey within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Given its brevity, it's easily manageable within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 5 mi | 5m |
| MN 13 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail | 1.3 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
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savage, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on MN 13
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
MN 13
2
Continue on MN 13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 13
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 35W
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
9
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
12
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
13
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 13
Continue onto MN 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
12.3 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
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
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
Late night in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
4:55 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
24 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
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?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on I 35W, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition to Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway and MN 13, the character of the drive will likely shift, potentially involving more local traffic and intersections. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway segments and more suburban driving as you approach your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 13.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Savage, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.
Cr 5
7.5 mi in
|
~9m
Cr 50
7.5 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.3 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 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: near the start (MN 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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