Lakeville to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

894.3 miles 1439.3 km · straight line
1073.2 miles estimated 1727.2 km · driving distance
21h 35min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Lakeville to Medicine Hat is 894.3 miles (1439.3 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located WNW of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1073.2 miles, taking about 21h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Lakeville is in Minnesota, United States, while Medicine Hat is in Alberta, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lakeville and Medicine Hat. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lakeville to Medicine Hat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 35min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 54min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~28h 4min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & Medicine Hat

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m elevation
Medicine Hat
50.04°N, 110.68°W
America/Edmonton
673m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 298 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients