Origin
Lakeville, MN
Morning in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Mounds View, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN covers 37.1 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holyoke Avenue, 202nd Street West, 202nd Street West / Richard J for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 37.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holyoke Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Avenue | — | — |
| 202nd Street West | — | — |
| 202nd Street West / Richard J | — | — |
| Kenwood Trail / Richard J | — | — |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J | — | — |
| Kenwood Trail | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| MN 36 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Holyoke Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Mounds View, 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
16 mi
·
20 min
12
Keep slight right
5.6 mi
·
7 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
MN 36
14
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
15
Keep slight left
5.5 mi
·
6 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CH 10: Mounds View Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CH 10: Mounds View Boulevard
17
Continue on Mounds View Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mounds View Boulevard
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Lakeville, MN · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mounds View, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mounds View, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Mounds View, MN
Morning in Mounds View on Friday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
21 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
49m 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 Mounds View, MN covers 37.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holyoke Avenue, 202nd Street West, 202nd Street West / Richard J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 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 $5.52 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.
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Mounds View, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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