Origin
Homer, MN
Afternoon in Homer on Monday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer, MN to Woodbury, MN
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
249.5 mi
402 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Homer, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 14, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.7 miles from Homer, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 249.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 14 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homer, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 61 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lakeshore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 316 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 14
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on Homer Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Homer Road
2
Take the ramp right
476 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
4
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 14;US 61
6
Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 14;US 61
7
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
7 min
8
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
9
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
10
Continue on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
2nd Street
11
Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
12
Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
13
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
14
Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 61
16
Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard
23 ft
·
Highway 316 Boulevard
18
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 316 Boulevard
19
Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Polk Avenue
20
Continue on Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Red Wing Boulevard
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
22
Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
24
Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
26
Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Red Wing Boulevard
27
Turn right onto Vermillion Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Vermillion Street
28
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
29
Continue on Hastings Road South
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hastings Road South
30
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
31
Take the exit straight
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
32
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E North, US 10 West
34
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 35E North, I 694 East
36
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 35E North: Duluth
38
Keep slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
39
Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
MN 73: Moose Lake
40
Turn left onto MN 73
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 73
41
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 73
42
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
43
Continue on Arrowhead Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Lane
44
Turn left onto Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Folz Boulevard
45
Continue on State Highway 73
22 mi
·
37 min
·
State Highway 73
46
Turn left onto 1st Street
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
1st Street
47
Turn right onto Gisler Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Gisler Road
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.7 miles from Homer, MN, or about 2h 4m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
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 Homer, 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 Homer, MN
This is one driving day of about 249.5 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Homer, 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 124.7 mi from Homer, MN · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 124.7 miles from Homer, 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
$35.69 one way
$71.37 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $38.52 | $77.03 |
| premium | $4.39 | $43.14 | $86.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.43 | $110.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.20 | $11.98 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.83 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
1:14 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
2 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
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Homer, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 14, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.7 miles from Homer, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Homer, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Homer, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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