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Trip from Mounds View, MN to Lakeville, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

37.2 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

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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Downtown Mounds View, MN, MN

Mounds View, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Lakeville, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mounds View, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 37.2 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35W, Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, Kenwood Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 50m highway drive covering 37.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 35W and Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.7 miles on I 35W.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 45 / Long Lake Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 37.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CH 45 / Long Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; near the start (CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

8
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CH 45 / Long Lake Road

Turn sharp left onto CH 45 / Long Lake Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard

Turn left onto CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 35W

Merge onto I 35W

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.4 mi into trip | ~41m 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
37.2 mi into trip | ~50m in | 207th Street West

Turn left onto 207th Street West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mounds View, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.

Cr 5

32.4 mi in | ~41m

Cr 50

32.4 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35W 30.7 mi 38m
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway 2.2 mi 3m
Kenwood Trail 1.3 mi 2m
Mounds View Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Holyoke Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway 0.1 mi <1m
Long Lake Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35W — 30.7 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mounds View, MN and Lakeville, MN.

1

Start on CH 10

140 ft · 11 sec · Mounds View Boulevard
2

Turn sharp left onto CH 45

107 ft · 6 sec · Long Lake Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto CH 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mounds View Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Toward I 35W South, US 10 East Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 35W

31 mi · 38 min · I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 85 Toward CR 5, CR 50 Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto CR 5

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Enter roundabout onto CR 5

127 ft · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
9

Continue on CR 5

2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10

Continue on CR 5

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11

Continue on CR 50

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue

12 ft · 0 sec · Holyoke Avenue
13

Continue on Holyoke Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue
14

Turn left onto 207th Street West

22 ft · 0 sec · 207th Street West
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

207th Street West

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Mounds View, MN · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minneapolis, MN

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.

Popular next leg

Minneapolis, MN to Lakeville, MN

26.2 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Apple Valley, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minneapolis, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Mounds View, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lakeville, MN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lakeville, 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

$5.54 one way

$11.07 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $5.97 $11.93
premium $4.53 $6.64 $13.27
diesel $5.61 $8.21 $16.43

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 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Mounds View, MN

Late night in Mounds View on Friday

Local time

3:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

NNE 5 to 10 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:39PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:39PM CDT until April 13 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Lakeville, MN

Late night in Lakeville on Friday

Local time

3:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mounds View, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 37.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35W, Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, Kenwood Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Mounds View, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.54 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 37.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CH 45 / Long Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; near the start (CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Mounds View, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.

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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