Trip from Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

92 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

Downtown Lakeville, MN, MN

Lakeville, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Minnesota, United States

Chatfield, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Holyoke Avenue, 210th Street West, Lakeville Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.16 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

46 miles from Lakeville, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 92 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holyoke Avenue 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 Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Holyoke Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
210th Street West Unavailable Refreshing
Lakeville Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Richard J Unavailable Refreshing
Denmark Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 31 Unavailable Refreshing
240th Street West Unavailable Refreshing
Chippendale Avenue West Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Holyoke Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on 207th Street West

23 ft · 8 sec · 207th Street West
2

Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Holyoke Avenue
3

Turn left onto 210th Street West

0.8 mi · 1 min · 210th Street West
4

Continue on Lakeville Boulevard

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Lakeville Boulevard
5

Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6

Turn right onto Denmark Avenue

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Denmark Avenue
7

Continue on County Road 31

0.6 mi · 53 sec · County Road 31
8

Continue on Denmark Avenue

2.0 mi · 2 min · Denmark Avenue
9

Turn left onto 240th Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · 240th Street West
10

Turn right onto Chippendale Avenue West

4.0 mi · 5 min · Chippendale Avenue West
11

Turn left onto 280th Street West

6.9 mi · 9 min · 280th Street West
12

Turn right onto Randolph Boulevard

2.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Boulevard
13

Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard

8.2 mi · 10 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
14

Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

6.7 mi · 9 min · County 9 Boulevard
15

Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

0.2 mi · 42 sec · US 52 South
16

Merge slight left

17 mi · 19 min
17

Continue straight

39 mi · 47 min
18

Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest

39 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
19

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 46 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 58m 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46 miles or 58m 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lakeville, 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 Lakeville, MN

This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 1h 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46 mi from Lakeville, MN · 58m into the drive

Downtown Saint Paul, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

46 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.

Popular next leg

Saint Paul, MN to Chatfield, MN

100.7 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Mason City, IA

Fuel and coffee

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

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chatfield, MN

The final approach into Chatfield, 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 Chatfield, 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

$13.16 one way

$26.32 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $14.20 $28.40
premium $4.39 $15.91 $31.82
diesel $5.64 $20.44 $40.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.66 $4.42
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.05 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.88 $5.89

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Lakeville, MN

Afternoon in Lakeville on Monday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chatfield, MN

Afternoon in Chatfield on Monday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

25 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

1h 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 Chatfield, MN covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holyoke Avenue, 210th Street West, Lakeville Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46 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 $13.16 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 Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Chatfield, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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