Trip from Maplewood, MN to Woodbury, MN

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

139 mi

224 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 43m ★

6 AM

2h 54m

8 AM

3h 16m

10 AM

3h 1m

12 PM

2h 59m

3 PM

3h 3m

5 PM

3h 15m

8 PM

2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Maplewood, MN

Tom Fisk

Woodbury, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Maplewood to Woodbury, this 139-mile route serves as an efficient highway-focused connection within the Midwest. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes of drive time, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, it remains a budget-friendly option for travelers. Because the trip is straightforward, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay. By utilizing a mix of I-35, State Highway 73, and I-35E, you will find a consistent path that prioritizes speed over local winding roads. This is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.

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

69.5 miles from Maplewood, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive defined by high-speed efficiency, as 91 percent of your journey takes place on highways. The route features a significant 82.2-mile stretch on I-35, which serves as the backbone of your time behind the wheel. Transitioning between the interstate corridors and State Highway 73 creates a steady rhythm, keeping the drive feeling purposeful and direct. You will spend the vast majority of your time cruising at highway speeds, so prepare for a consistent experience rather than frequent changes in terrain. This path is designed for those who value reaching their destination quickly, offering a reliable, interstate-heavy environment for the entire 139-mile trek.

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. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Turn left toward I 694 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 694 West

6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 694

Merge onto I 694

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North: Duluth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47 Toward I 35E North: Duluth

10.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 35E

Merge onto I 35E

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

111.1 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | 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	17.5 mi	18m
1st Street	3.6 mi	4m
I 694	3.3 mi	4m
Century Avenue North	3.3 mi	6m
Division Street	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 Maplewood, MN and Woodbury, MN.

Start on Innovation Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Innovation Boulevard

Turn left onto MN 120

3.3 mi · 6 min · Century Avenue North

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on MN 120

1.4 mi · 2 min · Division Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MN 120

0.9 mi · 1 min · Geneva Avenue North

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on MN 120

0.3 mi · 32 sec · North Century Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 694 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 694

3.3 mi · 4 min · I 694

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Exit 47 Toward I 35E North: Duluth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

18 mi · 18 min · I 35E

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward MN 73: Moose Lake

Turn left onto MN 73

0.9 mi · 1 min · MN 73

Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73

132 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 73

Continue on State Highway 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 73

Continue on MN 73; CR 61

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arrowhead Lane

Turn left onto MN 27; MN 73

0.5 mi · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

Continue on MN 27; MN 73

22 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

Turn left onto MN 210

3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

Turn right onto CR 127

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gisler Road

Arrive at destination

CR 127

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help break up the nearly three-hour duration. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimate is based on average consumption, and highway driving can sometimes impact your efficiency differently than city streets. Because you are relying heavily on I-35 and I-35E, check traffic reports for those major arteries before you pull out of your driveway to avoid unexpected slowdowns. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs after navigating the longest 82.2-mile stretch of the trip. Staying alert during those long interstate sessions is the best way to ensure a smooth and comfortable arrival in Woodbury.

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 69.5 miles from Maplewood, MN, or about 1h 21m 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 69.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Maplewood, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Maplewood, MN

This is one driving day of about 139 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maplewood, 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 69.5 mi from Maplewood, MN · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Creek, MN

70 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

Mission Creek, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pine City, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.5 miles from Maplewood, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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

$19.88 one way

$39.76 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$21.46	$42.91
premium	$4.39	$24.03	$48.07
diesel	$5.64	$30.88	$61.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.7	$14.59	$6.67
Efficient EV	34.8	$12.16	$5.56
EV Truck/SUV	55.6	$19.46	$8.90

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Maplewood, MN

Afternoon in Maplewood on Sunday

Local time

4:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbury, MN

Afternoon in Woodbury on Sunday

Local time

4:40 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

7 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 53m 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 Maplewood, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 139 miles and takes about 2h 53m 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 69.5 miles from Maplewood, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.88 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 route from Maplewood, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Maplewood, MN to Woodbury, MN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Woodbury, MN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Maplewood, MN

Woodbury, MN

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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