Origin
Walcott, MN
Late night in Walcott on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walcott, 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
55m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walcott, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
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Trip Overview
This 35.3-mile drive from Walcott, MN to Lakeville, MN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a single-day journey. You'll primarily navigate I 35 Business and Dodd Boulevard, with a short section on 240th Street East. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, reflecting the relatively short distance. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent driving experience. Given its brevity, it's a convenient option for a quick relocation or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on I 35 Business, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. As you travel, the road will transition between faster highway sections and more local road segments, offering a varied driving feel. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and moments of more community-focused driving as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near CR 19 / Cabot Avenue.
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 35.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.6 miles (CR 19 / Cabot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 19 / Cabot Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 19 / Cabot Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Willow Street
At end of road, turn right onto Willow Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North
Turn right onto I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko New Market
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko New Market
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Walcott, MN to Lakeville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Elko New Market along the way.
Cr 2: Elko New Market
27.9 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 Business | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Dodd Boulevard | 5 mi | 6m |
| 240th Street East | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Glynview Trail | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Lyndale Avenue North | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Holyoke Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 9th Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Deuce Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35 Business
— 17.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walcott, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on Falk Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Falk Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 19
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
240th Street East
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 19
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Cabot Avenue
4
Continue on CR 19
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Glynview Trail
5
At end of road, turn right onto Willow Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Willow Street
6
Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Southwest
7
Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Avenue Southwest
8
Turn left onto Division Street West
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Division Street West
9
Turn right onto I 35 Business; CR 48
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lyndale Avenue North
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko New Market
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 2; I 35 ALT
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Deuce Road
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
106 ft
·
6 sec
·
263rd Street East
14
Continue on CR 2
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
263rd Street East
15
Continue on CR 2
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Dodd Boulevard
16
Turn right onto CR 70
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
215th Street West
17
Turn slight left
334 ft
·
12 sec
18
Continue on Holyoke Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
19
Turn right onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
20
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Walcott, MN · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Walcott, 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
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
2:49 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
1 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
55m 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 Walcott, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 35.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35 Business, Dodd Boulevard, 240th Street East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Walcott, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.25 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 35.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.6 miles (CR 19 / Cabot Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 35 Business; CR 48 / Lyndale Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Walcott, MN to Lakeville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Elko New Market along the way.
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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