Origin
Pine City, MN
Afternoon in Pine City on Sunday
Local time
4:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine City, MN to Lakeville, MN
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
92.5 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine City, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Pine City to Lakeville, you are looking at a 90.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will be traveling entirely within the Midwest, specifically navigating through Minnesota. Because this route relies on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a distinct change of pace from standard highway travel. It is a straightforward trip that provides the flexibility to arrive, spend time at your destination, and return home all in one go.
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
46.3 miles from Pine City, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 1 hour and 26 minutes navigating surface streets. Your path is defined by a sequence of roads including 3rd Avenue Southeast, Main Street South, and Hillside Avenue Southwest. Because there is no significant highway mileage, the longest uninterrupted stretch on 3rd Avenue Southeast is negligible. You should be prepared for a drive that requires constant engagement as you transition through various local intersections rather than cruising at high speeds.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 44.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 8 / 3rd Avenue Southeast.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (CR 8 / 3rd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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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CR 8 / 3rd Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto CR 8 / 3rd Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
7
43.5 mi into trip
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~48m in
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I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
8
87.8 mi into trip
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~1h 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
92.5 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Pine City, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.
Cr 5
87.8 mi in
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~1h 41m
Cr 50
87.8 mi in
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~1h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 44.3 mi | 53m |
| I 35 | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hillside Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Holyoke Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 44.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine City, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on Railroad Street Southeast
212 ft
·
14 sec
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Railroad Street Southeast
2
Turn left onto CR 8
414 ft
·
18 sec
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3rd Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto I 35 BUS; CR 61
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Main Street South
4
Turn right onto I 35 BUS; CR 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Hillside Avenue Southwest
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
6
Merge onto I 35
42 mi
·
44 min
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I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
44 mi
·
53 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Minneapolis
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 85
Toward CR 5, CR 50
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
15
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
16
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on local roads is always a smart move. Because the entire route covers 90.3 miles without any designated stops, make sure to fuel up before you leave Pine City to keep your $13 estimated budget on track. There is no need to over-plan your pacing, as the total duration is quite manageable for most drivers. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation tools handy, as the reliance on local streets like Hillside Avenue Southwest means you will have more turns to navigate than a typical interstate route. Keep a steady focus on your surroundings, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be moving through local corridors for the duration of the journey.
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 46.3 miles from Pine City, MN, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.3 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 51m 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 27m
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 Pine City, 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 Pine City, MN
This is one driving day of about 92.5 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine City, 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 I 35W for about 44.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Pine City, MN · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Pine City, 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
$13.23 one way
$26.46 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| premium | $4.39 | $15.99 | $31.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:19 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
3 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 50m 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 Pine City, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 92.5 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, I 35, Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Pine City, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.23 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 92.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (CR 8 / 3rd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pine City, MN and Lakeville, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 50.
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