Origin
Winona, MN
Night in Winona on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winona, MN to Lakeville, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winona, MN
Tom Fisk
Lakeville, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 101.9-mile drive from Winona, MN to Lakeville, MN, is a manageable 2-hour and 22-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. Navigating primarily via Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway, Route 61, and Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, you'll experience a mixed drive across the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is quite budget-friendly. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll stay within Minnesota for the entirety of this journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Winona, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a 44% highway share on this route, meaning you'll encounter a blend of faster-paced driving and more local road experiences. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll find is 28.3 miles along the Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. This road profile suggests a varied driving experience, moving from potentially quicker highway sections to more tempered travel through communities. It's not a constant interstate grind, nor is it entirely winding country roads, offering a dynamic feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Pelzer Street.
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 101.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.5 miles (Pelzer Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 14; US 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.2 miles (US 61 / Route 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Pelzer Street
Turn left onto Pelzer Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 14; US 61
Turn right onto US 14; US 61
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
71.2 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
|
US 61 / Route 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61 / Route 61
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
96.6 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
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CR 31 / County Road 31
Turn right onto CR 31 / County Road 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
101.6 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
|
Holyoke Avenue
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | 28.3 mi | 33m |
| Route 61 | 25.3 mi | 34m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| Route 61/Route 63 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| US 14 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Lakeshore Drive | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| 220th Street West | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
— 28.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winona, MN and Lakeville, MN.
1
Start on MN 43
41 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto County Highway 32
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
County Highway 32
4
Continue on CR 32
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 5th Street
5
Turn left onto Pelzer Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pelzer Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 14; US 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 14; US 61
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
8
Continue on US 61
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 61
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
2nd Street
10
Continue on US 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
11
Continue on US 61
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
12
Continue on US 61; US 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
13
Continue on US 61; US 63
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 61
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 61
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 61
142 ft
·
1 sec
·
Route 61
17
Continue on US 61
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 61
18
Continue on US 61
378 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
19
Continue on MN 50
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
20
Continue on MN 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on MN 50
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
220th Street West
22
Continue on MN 50
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ash Street
23
Turn right onto CR 31
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 31
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on CR 31
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Denmark Avenue
25
Turn left onto CR 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lakeville Boulevard
27
Continue on 210th Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street West
28
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
Use the right lane.
29
Turn right onto 207th Street West
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
207th Street West
30
Arrive at destination
207th Street West
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 22 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart Winona at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in Lakeville with plenty of daylight. With no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed; the longest stretch without significant road changes is 28.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $15, and it's always wise to top off before hitting the road, especially if you plan any detours off the main roads.
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 51 miles from Winona, MN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
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 Winona, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Winona, MN
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Winona, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Winona, MN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Winona, 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
$15.16 one way
$30.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Night in Lakeville on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Lake City, MN
51 mi in
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
23 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
2h 22m 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 Winona, MN to Lakeville, MN covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway, Route 61, 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 51 miles from Winona, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.16 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 101.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.5 miles (Pelzer Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 14; US 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.2 miles (US 61 / Route 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Winona, MN to Lakeville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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