The drive from Woodbury, MN to Edgerton, MN covers 297 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 23, State Highway 23/67, State Highway 65 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.5 miles on MN 23.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.20 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
148.5 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 297 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 6h 34m highway drive covering 297 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and State Highway 23/67. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.5 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 23 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 87.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and State Highway 23/67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near MN 65 / State Highway 65.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (MN 23): Navigation decision point; at 103.2 miles (MN 23): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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17.1 mi into trip|~21m in|MN 65 / State Highway 65
Turn left onto MN 65 / State Highway 65
Navigation decision point
4
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|MN 23
Turn right onto MN 23
Navigation decision point
5
103.2 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|MN 23
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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122 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|MN 23 / 2nd Street South
Turn right onto MN 23 / 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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177.2 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|US 71; MN 23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71; MN 23 toward US 71, MN 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 71, MN 23
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 23
87.5 mi
1h 46m
State Highway 23/67
58.3 mi
1h 13m
State Highway 65
53.3 mi
1h 7m
US 71
38.6 mi
48m
2nd Street South
18 mi
22m
180th Avenue
17.3 mi
41m
MN 210
16.9 mi
20m
US 212
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 87.5 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Edgerton, MN.
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Start on CR 127
0.2 mi·29 sec·Gisler Road
2
Turn right onto MN 210
17 mi·20 min·MN 210
3
Turn left onto MN 65
53 mi·1 hr 7 min·State Highway 65
4
Turn right onto MN 23
33 mi·37 min·MN 23
5
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
125 ft·1 sec·MN 23
6
Continue on MN 23
19 mi·26 min·MN 23
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
0.3 mi·34 sec·10th Avenue South
8
Turn right onto MN 23
18 mi·22 min·2nd Street South
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MN 23
0.1 mi·12 sec·4th Street West
10
Continue on MN 23
0.9 mi·1 min·4th Street Southwest
11
Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi·1 min·MN 23
12
Continue on MN 23
35 mi·42 min·MN 23
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 71; MN 23
39 mi·48 min·US 71; MN 23
Toward US 71, MN 23Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 212; MN 23
3.2 mi·4 min·US 212; MN 23
15
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 67
58 mi·1 hr 13 min·State Highway 23/67
16
Turn left onto CR 18
8.8 mi·21 min·180th Avenue
17
Continue on CR 18
0.5 mi·1 min·West Street
18
Continue on CR 18
8.5 mi·20 min·180th Avenue
19
Continue on CR 18
0.2 mi·30 sec·150th Avenue
20
Continue on CR 18
0.6 mi·1 min·County Road 18
21
Continue on CR 9
0.7 mi·1 min·21st Street
22
Turn left onto CR 47
0.4 mi·52 sec·Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
CR 47
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.5 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.5 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 65 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.5 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgerton, 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 297 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 MN 23 for about 87.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.5 mi from Woodbury, MN
· 3h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 148.5 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before MN 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.5 miles.
Arriving in Edgerton, MN
The final approach into Edgerton, 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 Edgerton, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pipestone National Monument
National Monument
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many p...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 286.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.1
1
$31.18
$14.26
Efficient EV
74.3
0
$25.99
$11.88
EV Truck/SUV
118.8
1
$41.58
$19.01
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, MN
Night
in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Sunny
NW 15 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 17 at 5:13PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:21AM CDT until April 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Edgerton, MN
Night
in Edgerton on Friday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Avon, MN
149 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
11 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
6h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Edgerton, MN covers 297 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 23, State Highway 23/67, State Highway 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.5 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 $44.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (MN 23): Navigation decision point; at 103.2 miles (MN 23): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Woodbury, MN to Edgerton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
