Origin
Saint Louis Park, MN
Afternoon in Saint Louis Park on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Louis Park, MN to Woodbury, MN
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
140.9 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Louis Park, MN
Amicia Short
Woodbury, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Louis Park, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 65 Northeast, State Highway 210, MN 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.2 miles on Highway 65 Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.15 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
70.4 miles from Saint Louis Park, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 140.9 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 65 Northeast and State Highway 210. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.2 miles on Highway 65 Northeast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 65 Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 110.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,317 ft
840 ft
Total Climb
534 ft
Total Descent
106 ft
Highest Point
1,317 ft
~147.6 mi in
Elevation Range
477 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 65 Northeast and State Highway 210. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 140.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward CR 25 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CR 25 East
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 100 North
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100 toward CR 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 5
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 694 East
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 65 Northeast | 110.2 mi | 2h 17m |
| State Highway 210 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| MN 100 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| I 694 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Tamarack Boulevard West | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gisler Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 65 Northeast
— 110.2 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on MN 100
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CR 25 East
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto MN 7
472 ft
·
9 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto MN 100
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Toward CR 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
7
Merge onto I 694
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MN 65
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on MN 65
110 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
Highway 65 Northeast
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto MN 210
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 210
12
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarack Boulevard West
13
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 210
14
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gisler Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
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 70.4 miles from Saint Louis Park, MN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 28m 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 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 Saint Louis Park, 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 Saint Louis Park, MN
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Louis Park, 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 Highway 65 Northeast for about 110.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Saint Louis Park, MN · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Saint Louis Park, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 65 Northeast if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.15 one way
$40.31 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| premium | $4.39 | $24.36 | $48.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.30 | $62.61 |
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: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
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.
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
4:20 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 56m 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 Saint Louis Park, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 65 Northeast, State Highway 210, MN 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Saint Louis Park, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.15 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 140.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Louis Park, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 840 ft to 1,317 ft elevation with about 534 ft of total climbing.
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