Origin
Lakeville, MN
Afternoon in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Dahlgren, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MN
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Dahlgren, MN
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
Lakeville to Dahlgren is 28 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Marschall Road and Eagle Creek Avenue/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, traveling through the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, same-day journey. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal if you're looking for a brief drive without extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy, local feel, with only a 6% share of highway driving. You'll navigate primarily on roads like Marschall Road and Eagle Creek Avenue/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is approximately 2.6 miles on Marschall Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes, rather than long, monotonous stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marschall Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles (CR 82 / 154th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
Enter roundabout onto CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 82 / 154th Street Northwest
Turn left onto CR 82 / 154th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
26 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the ramp toward US 212 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 212 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marschall Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Chestnut Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Chaska Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| 154th Street Northwest | 2 mi | 2m |
| 130th Street West | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Marschall Road
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Dahlgren, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
22 ft
·
5 sec
·
207th Street West
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 50
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
4
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5
Continue on CR 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Continue on CR 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 60
244 ft
·
4 sec
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8
Continue on CR 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on CR 21
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on CR 21
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 21
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on CR 21
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 21
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
15
Continue on CR 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast
16
Continue on CR 21
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Eagle Creek Avenue Northeast
17
Turn left onto CR 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
154th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on CR 82
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Howard Lake Road
19
Turn right onto CR 17
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marschall Road
20
Turn left onto CR 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 78
21
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
130th Street West
22
Continue on CR 78
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
130th Street West
23
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
24
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
25
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road 78
26
Continue on MN 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Boulevard
27
Continue on MN 41
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
28
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 4th Street
29
Continue on North Hickory Street
505 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Hickory Street
30
Turn left onto CR 61
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chaska Boulevard
31
Turn left onto CR 11
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
County Road 11
32
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 212 West
33
Merge onto US 212
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 212
34
Turn right onto CR 43
143 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 43
35
Arrive at destination
CR 43
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Dahlgren, MN
Afternoon in Dahlgren on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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 Dahlgren, MN covers 28 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marschall Road, Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.17 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles (CR 82 / 154th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Dahlgren, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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