Origin
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, MN to Arnold, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, MN
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Arnold, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Arnold, MN covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 210, I 35, Howard Gnesen Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on MN 210. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 53.2 miles, with most of the trip on MN 210 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.4 miles on MN 210.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 210 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 210 and I 35. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 210.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (MN 194): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 210
Turn left onto MN 210
Navigation decision point
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn left toward I 35 North: Duluth
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
4
44.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
MN 194
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
MN 194 / Mesaba Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194 / Mesaba Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
CH 2 / West Tischer Road
Turn right onto CH 2 / West Tischer Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 210 | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| I 35 | 20.4 mi | 24m |
| Howard Gnesen Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Kenwood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Mesaba Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Tischer Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| MN 194 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Skyline Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 210
— 23.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Arnold, MN.
1
Start on CR 127
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Gisler Road
2
Turn left onto MN 210
23 mi
·
28 min
·
MN 210
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 35
5
Take the exit onto MN 194
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MN 194
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
MN 194
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 194
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mesaba Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto East 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 13th Street
9
Turn left onto East Skyline Parkway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Skyline Parkway
10
Turn straight onto Kenwood Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenwood Avenue
11
Continue on CH 34
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Howard Gnesen Road
12
Turn right onto CH 2
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Tischer Road
13
Turn left onto CH 36
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
Arnold Road
14
Arrive at destination
CH 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Woodbury, MN · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arnold, MN
The final approach into Arnold, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.92 one way
$15.83 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Arnold, MN
Afternoon in Arnold on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
1h 11m 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 Woodbury, MN to Arnold, MN covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 210, I 35, Howard Gnesen Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Woodbury, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.92 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (MN 194): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Woodbury, MN to Arnold, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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