Origin
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, MN to Esko, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Esko, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Trip Overview
Woodbury, MN to Esko, MN is 31 miles and takes about 39m via MN 210 and I 35, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Minnesota, making it a straightforward trip for anyone in the Midwest. Expect a drive that is predominantly highway, so it's a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. It's a good option if you're looking for a brief journey with minimal travel time, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is almost entirely highway, with a 95% highway share, so you'll be moving at a consistent pace for most of the journey. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 23.4 miles on MN 210. You'll transition from MN 210 onto I 35, and then onto Thomson Road, offering a brief taste of different road types within a short distance. The profile is best described as a highway-focused drive, emphasizing speed and directness over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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. 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.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Esko, MN is easy. At 39m with 95% 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 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
3
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CR 1: Esko, Thomson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 1: Esko, Thomson
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CR 1 / Thomson Road
Turn left onto CR 1 / Thomson Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 210 | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| I 35 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Thomson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gisler Road | 0.2 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 Esko, 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
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward CR 1: Esko, Thomson
6
Turn left onto CR 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomson Road
7
Arrive at destination
CR 1
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.23 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Esko, MN
Afternoon in Esko on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°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
28 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
39m 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 Esko, MN covers 31 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 210, I 35, Thomson 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 15.5 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 $4.61 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.
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Esko, MN is easy. At 39m with 95% 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 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Woodbury, MN to Esko, 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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