Origin
Cokato, MN
Afternoon in Cokato on Sunday
Local time
4:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
73.2 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
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6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cokato, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cokato Street East, US 12, 60th Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.6 miles from Cokato, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 73.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cokato Street East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cokato Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 60th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nelson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 60th Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Babcock Boulevard West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cokato Street East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cokato, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Broadway Avenue South
2
Turn right onto Cokato Street East
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cokato Street East
3
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
4
Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
60th Street Southwest
5
Continue on 6th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street
6
Continue on US 12
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
7
Continue on Pacific Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Avenue
8
Continue on US 12
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
9
Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Nelson Boulevard
10
Continue on US 12
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 12
11
Continue on 60th Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
60th Street Southeast
12
Continue on US 12
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
13
Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Babcock Boulevard West
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard
15
Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
17
Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 494
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 494
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494 South
21
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
16 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
23
Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
24
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 5, CR 50
26
Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
28
Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
29
Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
30
Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
13 ft
·
202nd Street West
32
Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
33
Turn left onto 207th Street West
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
207th Street West
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 36.6 miles from Cokato, MN, or about 40m into the drive.
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 73.2 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 40m 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 9m
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 Cokato, 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 Cokato, MN
This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cokato, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Cokato, MN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Cokato, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakeville, MN
The final approach into Lakeville, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lakeville, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.94 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.66 | $25.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.26 | $32.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
4:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
37 mi in
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
2 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
1h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cokato Street East, US 12, 60th Street Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Cokato, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cokato, MN to Lakeville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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