Lakeville to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.7 miles 884.6 km · straight line
659.6 miles estimated 1061.5 km · driving distance
13h 16min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lakeville from Williston?

The distance from Lakeville to Williston is 549.7 miles (884.6 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located WNW of Lakeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.6 miles, taking about 13h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Lakeville in Minnesota and Williston in North Dakota.

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 Lakeville and Williston. 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 Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 16min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 55min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 15min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeville & Williston

Quick Facts

Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients