Detroit to Lakeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

535.2 miles 861.3 km · straight line
705.2 miles actual route 1134.9 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Lakeville?

The distance from Detroit to Lakeville is 535.2 miles (861.3 km) as the crow flies. Lakeville is located WNW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 705.2 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Lakeville in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Lakeville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Lakeville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Lakeville

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM