Trip from Lakeville, MN to Centerville, MN

Q: How long is the trip from Lakeville, MN to Centerville, MN?

The drive from Lakeville, MN to Centerville, MN covers 44.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 35E, I 35, Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Lakeville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Lakeville, MN to Centerville, MN?

The route from Lakeville, MN to Centerville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Drive Time

57m

Distance

44.2 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 57m

8 AM

1h 6m

10 AM

1h 0m

12 PM

0h 59m

3 PM

1h 1m

5 PM

1h 6m

8 PM

0h 54m

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

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Lakeville, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Lakeville to Centerville, MN, expect a straightforward journey covering 44.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 57 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the trip, allowing you to keep your travel costs low. Because the route is entirely contained within the Midwest, you will find the transition between these two Minnesota towns familiar and easy to navigate. Since the drive is under an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics.

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

22.1 miles from Lakeville, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 44.2-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey, specifically a 33.7-mile stretch, cruising along I-35E. The experience is defined by efficiency rather than winding backroads, as you transition from local roads like Kenwood Trail onto the interstate system. Expect a consistent, fast-paced drive that prioritizes speed over technical maneuvering. By the time you navigate the final segments of I-35, you will find the transition from the start to the finish to be smooth and predictable.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 35E is the longest continuous segment at about 33.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.6 miles in near I 35E.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 44.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 26.6 miles (I 35E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

26.6 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 35E

Take the exit onto I 35E toward I 35E North, US 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West

31.8 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

32.1 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North, I 694 East

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 114 Toward I 35E North, I 694 East

33.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 35E

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E North: Duluth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35E North: Duluth

42.6 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward CR 14 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 123B Toward CR 14 West

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35E	33.7 mi	40m
I 35	2.6 mi	2m
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	2m
Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
Kenwood Trail	1.2 mi	2m
I 694	0.8 mi	<1m
Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway	0.7 mi	1m
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 35E — 33.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 207th Street West

22 ft · 5 sec · 207th Street West

Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

Enter roundabout onto CR 50

198 ft · 3 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on CR 50

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on CR 5

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 5

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 5

125 ft · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail

Continue on CR 5

1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 35 North Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 35

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 35

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

16 mi · 18 min · I 35E

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 35E

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

0.4 mi · 35 sec · I 35E

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 35E; I 94

350 ft · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto I 35E

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 35E

Exit 242B Toward I 35E North, US 10 West Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 10

Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Exit 114 Toward I 35E North, I 694 East Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 694

0.8 mi · 59 sec · I 694

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E

9.3 mi · 10 min · I 35E

Toward I 35E North: Duluth Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 123B Toward CR 14 West Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 14

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CR 21

371 ft · 11 sec · Centerville Road

Turn left onto Sorel Street

118 ft · 5 sec · Sorel Street

Arrive at destination

Sorel Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, sub-one-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding when to depart. Since you have no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the 44.2-mile distance in a single push without needing to factor in rest breaks. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on I-35E, so checking live traffic conditions before you leave Lakeville is a smart way to ensure your 57-minute estimate holds up. With your fuel costs capped at around $6, you don't need to stress about finding cheap gas along the way. Prioritize a departure time that avoids peak rush hour congestion to keep your travel time as efficient as possible.

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 22.1 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.7 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 44.2 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.1 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lakeville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lakeville, MN

This is one driving day of about 44.2 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeville, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 35E for about 33.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from Lakeville, MN · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

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

Circle Pines, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Centerville, MN

The final approach into Centerville, 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 Centerville, 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

$6.32 one way

$12.64 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$6.82	$13.65
premium	$4.39	$7.64	$15.29
diesel	$5.64	$9.82	$19.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.3	$4.64	$2.12
Efficient EV	11.1	$3.87	$1.77
EV Truck/SUV	17.7	$6.19	$2.83

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lakeville, MN

Afternoon in Lakeville on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, MN

Afternoon in Centerville on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

26 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

57m 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 Lakeville, MN to Centerville, MN covers 44.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35E, I 35, Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Lakeville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.32 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 route from Lakeville, MN to Centerville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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