Trip from Lakeville, MN to New Ulm, MN

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Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

83.8 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 10m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 58m

3 PM

2h 0m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 49m

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

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city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Lakeville, MN

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New Ulm, MN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 83.8-mile drive from Lakeville, MN to New Ulm, MN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 53 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 169 and US Highway 14, with a section of State Highway 99. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a functional journey rather than a scenic exploration. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a direct and efficient way to get between these two Minnesota communities.

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

41.9 miles from Lakeville, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience the practicality of US 169 for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 33.4 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience for much of the trip, designed for steady progress. While not a winding, backroad adventure, the transition between US 169, State Highway 99, and US Highway 14 offers a predictable flow, keeping you moving efficiently toward your destination.

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

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and US Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holyoke Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holyoke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 50 / 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.9 miles (MN 282 / 2nd Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Holyoke Avenue

Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

22.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | MN 282 / 2nd Street West

Enter roundabout onto MN 282 / 2nd Street West

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | 417st Lane

Turn left onto 417st Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | CR 13 / Center Street

Continue onto CR 13 / Center Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 169	33.4 mi	40m
US Highway 14	11 mi	12m
State Highway 99	10.8 mi	14m
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway	5 mi	6m
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway	2.9 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
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 169 — 33.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and New Ulm, 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

Continue on CR 5

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

Enter roundabout onto CR 60

244 ft · 4 sec · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on CR 60

2.0 mi · 3 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on CR 21

2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on CR 21

2.5 mi · 3 min · Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto MN 13

232 ft · 4 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on MN 13

0.8 mi · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on MN 13

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on MN 13

2.9 mi · 3 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 9 sec

Continue on MN 282

1.3 mi · 1 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on MN 282

5.0 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on MN 282

0.5 mi · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

Continue on MN 282

0.6 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street East

Enter roundabout onto MN 282

107 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

Continue on MN 282

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 169

5.8 mi · 6 min · US 169

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 169

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 169

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 169

24 mi · 29 min · US 169

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 169; MN 99

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 169; MN 99

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MN 99

11 mi · 14 min · State Highway 99

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MN 99

1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

Continue on Old Highway 14

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Old Highway 14

Turn left onto 417st Lane

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 417st Lane

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 14

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Toward CR 37

Continue on CR 37

0.3 mi · 31 sec · County Road 37

Continue on CR 37

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Highway 37

Continue on 20th South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 20th South Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto MN 15; MN 68

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 13

524 ft · 24 sec · Center Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 13

440 ft · 20 sec · Center Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 13

Trip Plan

Given its short 1 hour and 53-minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility; you can depart whenever suits your schedule. There are no designated stops provided, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the 33.4-mile mark on US 169. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the estimated cost is $12, and it’s wise to fill up before you leave Lakeville or when you see stations along US Highway 14. The predominantly highway nature means you can maintain a steady pace, making it a simple one-day excursion.

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 41.9 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.4 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 56m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Ulm, 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 83.8 miles and 1h 53m.

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 US 169 for about 33.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.9 mi from Lakeville, MN · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, MN

42 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

Plymouth, MN

Fuel and coffee

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

Plymouth, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Ulm, MN

The final approach into New Ulm, 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 New Ulm, 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

$12.47 one way

$24.94 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$13.44	$26.88
premium	$4.53	$14.95	$29.90
diesel	$5.61	$18.50	$37.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.1	$8.80	$4.02
Efficient EV	21	$7.33	$3.35
EV Truck/SUV	33.5	$11.73	$5.36

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 5 days ago

Origin

Lakeville, MN

Late night in Lakeville on Wednesday

Local time

5:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Ulm, MN

Late night in New Ulm on Wednesday

Local time

5:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Plymouth, MN

42 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 53m 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 New Ulm, MN covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 169, US Highway 14, State Highway 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $12.47 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 is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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