Origin
Sleepy Eye, MN
Late night in Sleepy Eye on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sleepy Eye, MN to Woodbury, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
224.6 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
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6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sleepy Eye, MN
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Woodbury, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sleepy Eye, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 23, US Highway 14, State Highway 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on MN 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.42 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
112.3 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 49m highway drive covering 224.6 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and US Highway 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 miles on MN 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and US Highway 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 14; MN 68 / Main Street West.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 49m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 14; MN 68 / Main Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (US 14; MN 68 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.6 miles (US 14; MN 68 / Highway 14 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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US 14; MN 68 / Main Street West
Depart onto US 14; MN 68 / Main Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 14; MN 68 / US Highway 14
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68 / US Highway 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.6 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 14; MN 68 / Highway 14 West
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68 / Highway 14 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
13.7 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street
Turn left onto US14; MN 15 / 7th North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.2 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 14; MN 15 / US Highway 14
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 15 / US Highway 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 23 | 52.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| US Highway 14 | 50.4 mi | 1h 4m |
| State Highway 15 | 48.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| MN 27 | 33.6 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 210 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| 3rd Street Southeast | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| Main Street South | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Tamarack Boulevard West | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Eye, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on US 14; MN 68
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Main Street West
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 14; MN 68
10.0 mi
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13 min
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US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
121 ft
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5 sec
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US Highway 14
4
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 68
144 ft
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2 sec
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Highway 14 West
6
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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Highway 14 West
7
Continue on US 14; MN 68
336 ft
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8 sec
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Black and Yellow Trail
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 14; MN 68
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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20th North Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 14; MN 68
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US14; MN 15
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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7th North Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 14; MN 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US Highway 14
12
Enter roundabout onto US 14; MN 15
88 ft
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3 sec
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US Highway 14
13
Continue on US 14; MN 15
39 mi
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49 min
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US Highway 14
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 15
117 ft
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4 sec
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State Highway 15
15
Continue on MN 15
1.5 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on MN 15
1.7 mi
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4 min
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Main Street South
Use the straight lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto MN 15
106 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street North
18
Continue on MN 15
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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Main Street North
19
Continue on MN 15
47 mi
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1 hr
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State Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto MN 23
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on MN 23
0.9 mi
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2 min
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1st Street
22
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Division Street
23
Continue on MN 23
0.5 mi
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1 min
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2nd Street South
24
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Granite City Crossing
25
Continue on MN 23
15 mi
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18 min
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3rd Street Southeast
26
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
114 ft
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1 sec
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MN 23
27
Continue on MN 23
33 mi
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37 min
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MN 23
28
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
20 mi
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24 min
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MN 23; MN 65
29
Continue on MN 27; MN 65
34 mi
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42 min
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MN 27; MN 65
30
Turn right onto MN 210
7.8 mi
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9 min
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State Highway 210
31
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Tamarack Boulevard West
32
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi
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8 min
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State Highway 210
33
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Gisler Road
34
Arrive at destination
CR 127
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 112.3 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.3 miles or 2h 32m 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 59m
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 Sleepy Eye, 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 Sleepy Eye, MN
This is one driving day of about 224.6 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sleepy Eye, 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 MN 23 for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.3 mi from Sleepy Eye, MN · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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
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
$33.42 one way
$66.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $36.02 | $72.03 |
| premium | $4.53 | $40.07 | $80.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.58 | $10.78 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.65 | $8.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.44 | $14.37 |
Gas CO2
79 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
Late night in Woodbury on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Avon, MN
112 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
4h 49m 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 Sleepy Eye, MN to Woodbury, MN covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, US Highway 14, State Highway 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.3 miles from Sleepy Eye, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.42 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 49m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 14; MN 68 / Main Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (US 14; MN 68 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.6 miles (US 14; MN 68 / Highway 14 West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Sleepy Eye, MN to Woodbury, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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