Origin
Grant, MN
Afternoon in Grant on Wednesday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grant, MN to Woodbury, MN
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Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grant, MN
Tom Fisk
Woodbury, MN
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Trip Overview
This 130.5-mile drive from Grant, MN to Woodbury, MN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 91% of the route being on interstates and state highways, making it a predominantly highway-focused journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $19. Given the relatively short distance and efficient route, it's ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your starting and ending points are within the Midwest region.
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
65.2 miles from Grant, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive primarily composed of highway travel, with 91% of the 130.5 miles on major roads like I-35 and State Highway 73. The journey features a substantial longest stretch of 82.2 miles on I-35, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. This highway-focused profile suggests a drive characterized by speed and directness rather than winding country roads. As you progress, the route is designed for efficient transit between these two Minnesota locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and State Highway 73. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near US 61.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (US 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CH 8 / Frenchman Road North): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 61
Turn right onto US 61
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.5 mi into trip
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~14m in
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CH 8 / Frenchman Road North
Turn left onto CH 8 / Frenchman Road North
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E North: Forest Lake
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35E North: Forest Lake
5
10.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 35E
Merge onto I 35E
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
102.5 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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State Highway 73
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 82.2 mi | 1h 28m |
| State Highway 73 | 22.9 mi | 38m |
| I 35E | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Dellwood Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 61 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 1st Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Frenchman Road North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| MN 73 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 82.2 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on MN 96
3.8 mi
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6 min
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Dellwood Road
2
Continue on MN 96
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Lake Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Avenue
4
Turn left onto CH 8
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Buffalo Street
5
Turn right onto US 61
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 61
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto CH 8
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Frenchman Road North
7
Continue on CR 14
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35E North: Forest Lake
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 35E
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 35
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward MN 73: Moose Lake
12
Turn left onto MN 73
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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MN 73
13
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
132 ft
·
8 sec
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State Highway 73
14
Continue on State Highway 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
15
Continue on MN 73; CR 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Arrowhead Lane
16
Turn left onto MN 27; MN 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Folz Boulevard
17
Continue on MN 27; MN 73
22 mi
·
37 min
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State Highway 73
18
Turn left onto MN 210
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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1st Street
19
Turn right onto CR 127
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Gisler Road
20
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
For this 130.5-mile drive, which takes under 3 hours, you have the luxury of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour, especially if your route involves navigating through more populated areas. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, planning a single fuel stop if needed should be straightforward. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 82.2 miles on I-35, so be sure to take advantage of any planned stops before embarking on that segment to ensure you're comfortable for the duration.
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 65.2 miles from Grant, MN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 16m 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 6m
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 Grant, 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 Grant, MN
This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grant, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 82.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.2 mi from Grant, MN · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 65.2 miles from Grant, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.
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
$19.42 one way
$38.84 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Woodbury on Wednesday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
7 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 44m 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 Grant, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, State Highway 73, I 35E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 miles from Grant, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.42 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (US 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (CH 8 / Frenchman Road North): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grant, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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