Origin
Mahnomen, MN
Night in Mahnomen on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahnomen, MN to Lakeville, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
258.9 mi
417 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mahnomen, MN
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Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mahnomen, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 258.9 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Mason Avenue, US 10, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.53 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
129.5 miles from Mahnomen, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 258.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 258.9 miles, with most of the trip on West Mason Avenue and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Mason Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Mason Avenue and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 258.9 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
220.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
242.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
8
254.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
Take the exit toward CR 5, CR 50
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 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
6
258.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 6m in
|
207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Mason Avenue | 78.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 10 | 71.1 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 59 | 35.2 mi | 40m |
| I 494 | 21.9 mi | 27m |
| I 94 | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| I 35W | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Ash Avenue Northwest | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
West Mason Avenue
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahnomen, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on West Monroe Avenue
8 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Monroe Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Jefferson Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
35 mi
·
40 min
·
US 59
5
Turn left onto US 10
45 mi
·
51 min
·
US 10
6
Enter roundabout
103 ft
·
1 sec
7
Continue
66 ft
·
0 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on US 10
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 10
11
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
13
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 11
14
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 25
15
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pine Street
16
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
17
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
19
Merge onto I 94
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 494
22 mi
·
27 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
24
Merge onto I 35W
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
28
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
29
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
30
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
32
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
33
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
34
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.5 miles from Mahnomen, MN, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.5 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeville, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mahnomen, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Mahnomen, MN
This is one driving day of about 258.9 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Mahnomen, 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 West Mason Avenue for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.5 mi from Mahnomen, MN · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.5 miles from Mahnomen, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Mason Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.
Arriving in Lakeville, MN
The final approach into Lakeville, 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 Lakeville, 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
$38.53 one way
$77.06 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $41.52 | $83.03 |
| premium | $4.53 | $46.19 | $92.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.16 | $114.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.18 | $12.43 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.25 | $16.57 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Lakeville, MN
Night in Lakeville on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
6 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
5h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mahnomen, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 258.9 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Mason Avenue, US 10, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.5 miles from Mahnomen, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 17 significant decision points across 258.9 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mahnomen, MN to Lakeville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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