Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
142.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from Oak Park Heights, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 57th Street North, Penrose Avenue North, 60th Street North (South Frontage Road) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.07 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Oak Park Heights, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 142.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 57th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penrose Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 60th Street North (South Frontage Road) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Osgood Ave North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 694 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights, MN and Woodbury, MN.
Start on the route
Turn left onto 57th Street North
Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
Turn right
Turn right onto Osgood Ave North
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Duluth
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake
Turn left onto MN 73
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
Continue on Arrowhead Lane
Turn left onto Folz Boulevard
Continue on State Highway 73
Turn left onto 1st Street
Turn right onto Gisler Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oak Park Heights, 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 Oak Park Heights, MN
This is one driving day of about 142.8 miles and 2h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.4 mi from Oak Park Heights, MN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Oak Park Heights, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.07 one way
$40.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $22.04 | $44.09 |
| premium | $4.39 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
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: 50 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Oak Park Heights on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Woodbury on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
42°F
Rock Creek, MN
71 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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