Origin
Woodbury, MN
Morning in Woodbury on Wednesday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, MN to Bayport, MN
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
138.3 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
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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Bayport, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Bayport, MN covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, State Highway 73, Manning Trail North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.58 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
69.1 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 59m highway drive covering 138.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and State Highway 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and State Highway 73. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 210.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Bayport, MN is easy. At 2h 59m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (State Highway 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MN 210
Turn left onto MN 210
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
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~46m in
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State Highway 73
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28.7 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
7
111.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward CR 2: Forest Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 131
Toward CR 2: Forest Lake
6
111.6 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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CH 2 / West Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto CH 2 / West Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbury, MN and Bayport, MN, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Cr 2: Forest Lake.
Minneapolis
28.7 mi in
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~47m
Cr 2: Forest Lake
111.2 mi in
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~2h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 82.4 mi | 1h 28m |
| State Highway 73 | 23.7 mi | 40m |
| Manning Trail North | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Scandia Trail North | 5 mi | 6m |
| MN 210 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Dellwood Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Saint Croix Trail North | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Manning Avenue North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Bayport, MN.
1
Start on CR 127
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Gisler Road
2
Turn left onto MN 210
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 210
3
Turn right onto MN 73
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
4
Continue on MN 73
16 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 73
5
Continue on MN 27; MN 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Folz Boulevard
6
Turn right onto MN 73; CR 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Lane
7
Continue on MN 73; CR 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
8
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
136 ft
·
8 sec
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State Highway 73
9
Continue on State Highway 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
11
Merge onto I 35
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 35
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 131
Toward CR 2: Forest Lake
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CH 2
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 61
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lake Street South
15
Continue on US 61
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Street South
16
Enter roundabout onto US 97
266 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
17
Continue on US 97
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 97
129 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
19
Continue on MN 97
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Scandia Trail North
20
Turn right onto CH 15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Manning Trail North
21
Continue on CH 15
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Manning Avenue North
22
Enter roundabout onto MN 96
231 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dellwood Road
23
Continue on MN 96
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dellwood Road
24
Turn right onto MN 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
25
Continue on MN 95
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Croix Trail North
26
Continue on MN 95
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
3rd Street North
27
Turn right onto 4th Street North
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Street North
28
Arrive at destination
4th Street North
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 69.1 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 31m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayport, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, MN
This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodbury, 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 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.1 mi from Woodbury, MN · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69.1 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
Arriving in Bayport, MN
The final approach into Bayport, 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 Bayport, 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
$20.58 one way
$41.16 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $22.18 | $44.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.53 | $61.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 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
Bayport, MN
Morning in Bayport on Wednesday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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 59m 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 Bayport, MN covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, State Highway 73, Manning Trail North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 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 $20.58 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 drive from Woodbury, MN to Bayport, MN is easy. At 2h 59m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles (State Highway 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Woodbury, MN and Bayport, MN, road signs point toward Minneapolis and Cr 2: Forest Lake.
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