Origin
Lakeville, MN
Late night in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Olmsted County, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m
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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Olmsted County, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Olmsted County, MN covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, Highway 56 Boulevard, 280th Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.28 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.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Olmsted County, MN covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 210th Street West.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 75.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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210th Street West
Turn left onto 210th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West
Turn right onto MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard
Turn right onto MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 52
Merge onto US 52
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
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 59
Toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 29.5 mi | 34m |
| Highway 56 Boulevard | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| 280th Street West | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| County 9 Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Chippendale Avenue West | 4 mi | 5m |
| East Circle Drive Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Denmark Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 29.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Olmsted County, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
22 ft
·
8 sec
·
207th Street West
2
Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
3
Turn left onto 210th Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street West
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lakeville Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Turn right onto CR 31
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Denmark Avenue
7
Continue on CR 31
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 31
8
Continue on CR 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Denmark Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
240th Street West
10
Turn right onto MN 3
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Chippendale Avenue West
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CH 86
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
280th Street West
12
Turn right onto MN 56
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Randolph Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on MN 56
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 56 Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County 9 Boulevard
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 52 South
16
Merge onto US 52
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 52
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 59
Toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto CR 22
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
55th Street Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on CR 22
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
48th Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto CR 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue North
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto CR 22
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Circle Drive Northeast
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on CR 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
30th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Towne Club Parkway Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Towne Club Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
210 ft
·
6 sec
·
Eastwood Road Southeast
26
Turn right
138 ft
·
20 sec
27
At end of road, turn left
0.3 mi
·
3 min
28
Arrive at 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 37.9 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.5 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 52m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olmsted County, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeville, MN
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lakeville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 29.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Lakeville, MN · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Olmsted County, MN
The final approach into Olmsted County, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.28 one way
$22.56 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $12.15 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Olmsted County, MN
Late night in Olmsted County on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Olmsted County, MN covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, Highway 56 Boulevard, 280th Street West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $11.28 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 75.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (MN 3 / Chippendale Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (MN 56 / Randolph Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Olmsted County, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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