Origin
Lakeville, MN
Late night in Lakeville on Monday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Erie, MN
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
327.6 mi
527 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Erie, MN covers 327.6 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, US 59, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.7 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.8 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 29m highway drive covering 327.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.7 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and US 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 327.6 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 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B-C
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 156.7 mi | 3h |
| US 59 | 85 mi | 1h 36m |
| I 94 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| I 494 | 21.7 mi | 27m |
| Center Street East | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| I 35W | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| 350th Avenue Northeast | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| I 35 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 156.7 mi, about 3h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Erie, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
23 ft
·
5 sec
·
207th Street West
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
202nd Street West
4
Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail
8
Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
9
Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35 North
10
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Keep slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 494 East, MN 5 East
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494 West, MN 5 West
14
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
7 min
15
Keep slight left
16 mi
·
19 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 94 West: Saint Cloud
17
Continue straight
17 mi
·
18 min
18
Keep slight left
6.0 mi
·
6 min
19
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
20
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
21
Continue on State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 25
22
Turn left onto County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road 11
23
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
24
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
25
Turn left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
26
Keep slight left
38 mi
·
42 min
27
Turn straight
8.5 mi
·
9 min
28
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
29
Turn slight right
66 ft
·
2 sec
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the roundabout
95 ft
·
1 sec
32
Turn straight
45 mi
·
51 min
33
Turn right
85 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
34
Turn slight right onto Center Street East
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Center Street East
35
Turn left onto 350th Avenue Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
350th Avenue Northeast
36
Continue on 350th Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
350th Avenue Northeast
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.8 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.7 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.8 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Erie, 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 327.6 miles and 6h 29m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 156.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.8 mi from Lakeville, MN · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.8 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.7 miles.
Arriving in Erie, MN
The final approach into Erie, 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 Erie, MN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.86 one way
$93.71 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $50.57 | $101.14 |
| premium | $4.39 | $56.65 | $113.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.78 | $145.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.40 | $15.72 |
| Efficient EV | 81.9 | 0 | $28.67 | $13.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131 | 1 | $45.86 | $20.97 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Erie, MN
Late night in Erie on Monday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
164 mi in
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
33 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Erie, MN covers 327.6 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, US 59, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.8 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 $46.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 327.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Erie, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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