Origin
Olmsted County, MN
Afternoon in Olmsted County on Monday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olmsted County, MN to Lakeville, MN
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Olmsted County, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, East Circle Drive Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.94 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Olmsted County, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 69.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.8 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 46.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
6
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
CR 31 / County Road 31
Turn right onto CR 31 / County Road 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
69.1 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
|
Holyoke Avenue
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Olmsted County, MN to Lakeville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Red Wing along the way.
Red Wing
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 46.8 mi | 54m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| East Circle Drive Northeast | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| 37th Street Northeast | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| 220th Street West | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Ash Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 210th Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Towne Club Parkway Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 46.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
2 min
3
Turn right
138 ft
·
19 sec
4
Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
170 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eastwood Road Southeast
5
Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Towne Club Parkway Southeast
6
Continue on CR 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
30th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 22
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Circle Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
37th Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
198 ft
·
3 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North
11
Merge onto US 52; US 63
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 52; US 63
12
Continue on US 52
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 52
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MN 50: Farmington, Red Wing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto MN 50
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on MN 50
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
220th Street West
17
Continue on MN 50
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ash Street
18
Turn right onto CR 31
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 31
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on CR 31
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Denmark Avenue
20
Turn left onto CR 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lakeville Boulevard
22
Continue on 210th Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street West
23
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
25
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
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 34.7 miles from Olmsted County, MN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 69.5 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 47m 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 17m
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 Olmsted County, 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 Olmsted County, MN
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Olmsted County, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 46.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Olmsted County, MN · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Olmsted County, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$9.94 one way
$19.88 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.39 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Lakeville, MN
Afternoon in Lakeville on Monday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
25 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 34m 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 Olmsted County, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, East Circle Drive Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Olmsted County, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.94 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 69.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Olmsted County, MN to Lakeville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Red Wing along the way.
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