Origin
Mankato, MN
Afternoon in Mankato on Monday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mankato, MN to Woodbury, MN
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
222 mi
357 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mankato, MN
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Woodbury, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Mankato, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 222 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 2nd Street, North 2nd Street, EastMulberry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
111 miles from Mankato, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 222 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 2nd Street 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 3h 36m 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 Mankato, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| EastMulberry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Minnesota Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 130th Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mankato, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on Van Brunt Street
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Brunt Street
2
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
3
Continue on North 2nd Street
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto EastMulberry Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
EastMulberry Street
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
7
Continue on South Minnesota Avenue
12 mi
·
15 min
·
South Minnesota Avenue
8
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
9
Continue straight
17 mi
·
19 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
11
Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
12
Turn straight onto County Road 78
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
County Road 78
13
Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
130th Street West
15
Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
130th Street West
16
Turn left onto Marystown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marystown Road
17
Take the ramp right toward US 169 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 169 North
18
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
5 min
19
Keep slight left
6.1 mi
·
7 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494 East, MN 5 East
21
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MN 100
23
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
19 min
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694 East
25
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 65: Central Avenue
27
Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
28
Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
110 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
Highway 65 Northeast
29
Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 210
30
Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarack Boulevard West
31
Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 210
32
Turn left onto Gisler Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Gisler Road
33
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 111 miles from Mankato, MN, or about 1h 48m 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 111 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
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 Mankato, 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 Mankato, MN
This is one driving day of about 222 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mankato, 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 111 mi from Mankato, MN · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 111 miles from Mankato, 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
$31.75 one way
$63.51 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $34.27 | $68.54 |
| premium | $4.39 | $38.39 | $76.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.32 | $98.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
| Efficient EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.08 | $14.21 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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
2:43 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
26 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
3h 36m 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 Mankato, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 222 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 2nd Street, North 2nd Street, EastMulberry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111 miles from Mankato, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.75 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m 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 Mankato, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mankato, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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