Origin
Truman, MN
Late night in Truman on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Truman, 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
2h 16m
Distance
106.5 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Truman, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 106.5-mile drive from Truman to Lakeville, Minnesota, can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 16 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend about 68% of your time on highways, with the bulk of the journey utilizing US 169 and State Highway 60. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its manageable length and straightforward path through the Midwest region, there's no need to split this into an overnight journey. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.3 miles from Truman, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 40.9 mi | 49m |
| State Highway 60 | 22.6 mi | 27m |
| 220th Avenue | 10 mi | 12m |
| MN 60 E | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Langford Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 40.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truman, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on CR 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ciro Street
2
Turn left onto MN 15
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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North 5th Avenue East
3
Continue on MN 15
10 mi
·
12 min
·
220th Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 15
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
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MN 15
Toward Madelia
5
Merge onto MN 15; MN 60
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 60
6
Continue on MN 60
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
MN 60 E
7
Continue on MN 60
15 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 60
8
Continue on US 169
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 169; MN 93
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169; MN 93
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 169
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto MN 282
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
2nd Street West
12
Enter roundabout onto MN 282
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street West
13
Continue on MN 282
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street West
14
Continue on MN 282
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
15
Continue on MN 282
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
16
Continue on MN 282
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
17
At end of road, turn left onto MN 13
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Langford Boulevard
18
Continue on MN 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 21
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
20
Continue on CR 21
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CR 21
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
22
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street East
23
Continue on CR 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
25
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
26
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
27
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
29
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
30
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this trip from Truman to Lakeville offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with ample daylight, or head out early to maximize your time at your destination. Since it's a relatively short drive with a low fuel cost of $16, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops; however, keep an eye out for towns along US 169 and State Highway 60 if you need a break. A good tip is to check local traffic conditions before you leave, especially if traveling during peak commute times near Lakeville.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Truman, MN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.9 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Truman, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Truman, MN
This is one driving day of about 106.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Truman, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 169 for about 40.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Truman, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 106.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MN 15
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 15 toward Madelia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Madelia
4
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Turn right onto MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Navigation decision point
5
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Enter roundabout onto MN 282 / 2nd Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
95.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
106.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.85 one way
$31.70 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.51 | $47.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
2h 16m 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 drive for most of this 106.5-mile trip, with 68% of the route being on main highways like US 169 and State Highway 60. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 40.9 miles on US 169, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The terrain is generally open, characteristic of the Midwest. While not a winding scenic byway, this route provides a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and State Highway 60. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near MN 15.
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 106.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.8 miles (MN 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.5 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Navigation decision point; at 83.7 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Truman, MN to Lakeville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Madelia along the way.
Madelia
10.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via MN 15
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 106.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (MN 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.5 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Navigation decision point; at 83.7 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): 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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