Origin
Grant, MN
Afternoon in Grant on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN
Drive Time
50m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grant, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 43.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jamaca Avenue North, 75th Street North, Stillwater Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 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
21.7 miles from Grant, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jamaca Avenue North 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 Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 50m 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 Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaca Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 75th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stillwater Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hilton Trail North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 36 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 694 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jamaca Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on Dellwood Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Road
2
Turn left onto Jamaca Avenue North
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jamaca Avenue North
3
Turn right onto 75th Street North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
75th Street North
4
Continue on Stillwater Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stillwater Road
5
Turn left onto Hilton Trail North
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilton Trail North
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
MN 36 West
7
Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 36 West
8
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 694 South
10
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
7 min
11
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
10 min
12
Keep slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 35E South, I 35E North: Albert Lea, Saint Paul
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Albert Lea
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35E South: Albert Lea
15
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
14 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 5, CR 50
17
Turn left onto Kenwood Trail
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
18
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
19
Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
21
Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West
13 ft
·
202nd Street West
23
Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
24
Turn left onto 207th Street West
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
207th Street West
25
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 21.7 miles from Grant, MN, or about 25m 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 43.5 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.7 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
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 Grant, 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 Grant, MN
This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grant, 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 21.7 mi from Grant, MN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Grant, 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
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| premium | $4.39 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 43.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jamaca Avenue North, 75th Street North, Stillwater Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Grant, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.22 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 Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 50m 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 Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grant, MN to Lakeville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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