Origin
Prior Lake, MN
Evening in Prior Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prior Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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
If you are looking for a quick commute between Prior Lake and Lakeville, this 11.1-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 20 minutes on the road, making it a very efficient transition through the Minnesota Midwest. Since the entire trip is quite short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should easily cover your needs for this distance. It is a straightforward, local-focused route that serves as a practical link between these two communities.
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
5.6 miles from Prior Lake, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Eagle Creek Avenue, Cleary Lake Avenue, and 185th Street East throughout the duration of the trip. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Eagle Creek Avenue is negligible, you should prepare for frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its residential and local road feel, requiring your full attention as you transition between the two towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Prior Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.7 miles (Holyoke Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Straight onto CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Holyoke Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
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207th Street West
Turn left onto 207th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| 185th Street East | 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 |
Longest stretch:
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prior Lake, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on this road
397 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on CR 21
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 21
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
4
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street East
5
Continue on CR 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 5
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Continue on CR 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8
Continue on CR 5
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kenwood Trai/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
9
Continue on CR 50
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Holyoke Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
11
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
12
Turn left onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Trip Plan
Since the trip is only 20 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning rest stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without a break. Because you are navigating local streets, keep a close watch on changing speed limits and intersection turns along 185th Street East. Given the low fuel cost of $2, you can easily top off your tank before heading out without breaking your travel budget. Enjoy the simplicity of this short, direct hop across the region.
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 5.6 miles from Prior Lake, MN, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.5 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 11.2 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
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 Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake, MN
This is one driving day of about 11.2 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Prior Lake, 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 Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway for about 2.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Prior Lake, MN · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Prior Lake, 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
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
5:50 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 Prior Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 11.2 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Prior Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.60 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 Prior Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 21 / Eagle Creek Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (CR 5 / Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.7 miles (Holyoke Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Prior Lake, MN to Lakeville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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