Trip from Hibbing, MN to Lakeville, MN

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

230 mi

370 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hibbing, MN, MN

Hibbing, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Lakeville, MN, MN

Lakeville, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Hibbing, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 230 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Howard Street, 12th Avenue East, Brooklyn Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.90 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

115 miles from Hibbing, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 230 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Howard Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hibbing, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Howard Street Unavailable Refreshing
12th Avenue East Unavailable Refreshing
Brooklyn Drive Unavailable Refreshing
East 23rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Beltline Unavailable Refreshing
East 40th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 37 Unavailable Refreshing
I 35 South Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Howard Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing, MN and Lakeville, MN.

1

Start on 4th Avenue East

121 ft · 7 sec · 4th Avenue East
2

Turn right onto East Howard Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Howard Street
3

Turn right onto 12th Avenue East

177 ft · 5 sec · 12th Avenue East
4

Continue on Brooklyn Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Brooklyn Drive
5

Turn left onto East 23rd Street

394 ft · 11 sec · East 23rd Street
6

Turn right onto East Beltline

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Beltline
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 40th Street

203 ft · 3 sec · East 40th Street
8

Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · East 40th Street
9

Continue on State Highway 37

14 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37

131 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 37
11

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37

3.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 37
12

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 30 sec
13

Merge slight left

31 mi · 36 min
14

Take the exit slight right

15 mi · 19 min
15

Continue straight

3.9 mi · 7 min
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

79 ft · 1 sec · I 35 South
17

Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

0.5 mi · 40 sec · I 35 South
18

Merge slight left

110 mi · 1 hr 57 min
19

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

44 mi · 53 min · I 35W: Minneapolis
20

Take the exit slight right toward CR 5, CR 50

0.2 mi · 26 sec · CR 5, CR 50
21

Turn left onto Kenwood Trail

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
22

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
23

Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
24

Continue on Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
25

Continue on 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
26

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 202nd Street West

13 ft · 202nd Street West
27

Exit the rotary onto Holyoke Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
28

Turn left onto 207th Street West

23 ft · 1 sec · 207th Street West
29

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115 miles from Hibbing, MN, or about 1h 49m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

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 Hibbing, 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 Hibbing, MN

This is one driving day of about 230 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hibbing, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115 mi from Hibbing, MN · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Creek, MN

115 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

Cloquet, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rock Creek, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115 miles from Hibbing, 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

$32.90 one way

$65.79 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $35.51 $71.01
premium $4.39 $39.77 $79.54
diesel $5.64 $51.10 $102.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69 0 $24.15 $11.04
Efficient EV 57.5 0 $20.13 $9.20
EV Truck/SUV 92 1 $32.20 $14.72

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Hibbing, MN

Afternoon in Hibbing on Sunday

Local time

4:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakeville, MN

Afternoon in Lakeville on Sunday

Local time

4:26 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

14 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

3h 39m 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 Hibbing, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 230 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Howard Street, 12th Avenue East, Brooklyn Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115 miles from Hibbing, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hibbing, MN to Lakeville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hibbing, MN to Lakeville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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