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Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
379.4 mi
611 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
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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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Warroad, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Warroad, MN covers 379.4 miles and takes about 7h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, Highway 72 Northeast, Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.9 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.46 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.7 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
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This is a 7h 55m highway drive covering 379.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.9 miles on US 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 379.4 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 35 North
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto MN 11; MN 72 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lakeville, MN to Warroad, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.
Bemidji
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 85.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| Highway 72 Northeast | 43.2 mi | 56m |
| Highway 11 | 35 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 64 Southwest | 33.7 mi | 42m |
| State 64 | 28.6 mi | 35m |
| Voyageur Highway | 25 mi | 31m |
| I 94 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| I 494 | 21.7 mi | 27m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Warroad, MN.
Start on 207th Street West
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CR 50
Continue on CR 50
Continue on CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn right onto MN 25
Continue on MN 25
Turn left onto County Road 11
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
Turn right onto MN 210
Turn left onto MN 64
At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
Continue on MN 64
Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
Turn left onto MN 64
At end of road, turn left onto MN 200
Continue on US 71
Turn left onto US 71
Merge onto US 2; US 71
Take the exit onto US 71
Enter roundabout onto US 71
Continue on US 71
Continue on US 71
Continue on State Highway 72
Continue on MN 72
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MN 1; MN 72
Turn left onto MN 72
Continue on MN 72
Continue on MN 72
Continue on MN 72
Continue on MN 72
Continue on MN 72
At end of road, turn left onto MN 11; MN 72
Continue on MN 11
Turn right onto Lake Street Northeast
Arrive at destination
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.
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 83 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.7 miles or 3h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warroad, MN than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeville, MN
This is one driving day of about 379.4 miles and 7h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.7 mi from Lakeville, MN · 3h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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.
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 189.7 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 85.9 miles.
The final approach into Warroad, 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 Warroad, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$56.46 one way
$112.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $60.84 | $121.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $67.69 | $135.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.77 | $167.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.84 | $18.21 |
| Efficient EV | 94.9 | 1 | $33.20 | $15.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.8 | 1 | $53.12 | $24.28 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lakeville on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Warroad on Wednesday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
37°F
Avon, MN
190 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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