Origin
Credit River, MN
Evening in Credit River on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Credit River, MN to Woodbury, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
164.8 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Credit River, MN
Tom Fisk
Woodbury, MN
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Trip Overview
This 164.8-mile journey from Credit River to Woodbury, MN, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes to complete. As both locations are within Minnesota's Midwest region, you'll experience a consistent Midwestern landscape. With a projected fuel cost of around $24, this drive is quite budget-friendly. It's a straightforward trip, featuring one recommended stop, making it easy to manage within a day. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and less highway-intensive experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.4 miles from Credit River, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a long, uninterrupted highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily local roads, which means more opportunities to engage with the immediate surroundings. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments. This type of driving can feel more immersive, offering a closer look at the communities you pass through, though it will require consistent attention to navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Credit River, MN to Woodbury, MN is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Credit River, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 185th Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 185th Street West /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Credit River, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on Texas Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Texas Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
3
Continue on 185th Street East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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185th Street East
4
Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
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1 min
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185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
7
Keep slight right
16 mi
·
19 min
8
Keep slight left
2.7 mi
·
4 min
9
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
351 ft
·
5 sec
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Purple Heart Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.2 mi
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6 min
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I 35E North, US 10 West
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
0.5 mi
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35 sec
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I 35E North, I 694 East
14
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi
·
19 min
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I 35E North: Duluth
16
Keep slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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MN 73: Moose Lake
18
Turn left onto MN 73
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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MN 73
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
131 ft
·
8 sec
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State Highway 73
20
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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State Highway 73
21
Continue on Arrowhead Lane
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Arrowhead Lane
22
Turn left onto Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Folz Boulevard
23
Continue on State Highway 73
22 mi
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37 min
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State Highway 73
24
Turn left onto 1st Street
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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1st Street
25
Turn right onto Gisler Road
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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Gisler Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 41-minute duration and 164.8-mile distance, this trip is easily accomplished in one day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. Plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary, especially since the fuel cost is estimated at just $24. The turn-heavy nature of this route means keeping your navigation system readily accessible is key to avoiding missed turns and staying on track efficiently.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.4 miles from Credit River, MN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Credit River, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Credit River, MN
This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Credit River, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.4 mi from Credit River, MN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Credit River, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodbury, MN
The final approach into Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, 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
$24.53 one way
$49.05 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $29.40 | $58.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Woodbury, MN
Evening in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
2h 41m 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 Credit River, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 164.8 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J, 185th Street East, 185th Street West /Richard J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Credit River, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.53 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Credit River, MN to Woodbury, MN is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Credit River, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Credit River, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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