Trip from Woodbury, MN to Homer, MN

Drive Time

5h 19m

Distance

249.6 mi

402 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 6m ★

6 AM

5h 20m

8 AM

5h 47m

10 AM

5h 29m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 45m

8 PM

5h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Woodbury, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodbury, MN to Homer, MN covers 249.6 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 73, Folz Boulevard, Arrowhead Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.70 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

124.8 miles from Woodbury, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 19m drive with frequent turns across 249.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 73 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodbury, MN to Homer, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 73	Unavailable	Refreshing
Folz Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Arrowhead Lane	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 35 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Saint Paul	Unavailable	Refreshing
CR 96	Unavailable	Refreshing
Centerville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
County Road E	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 73 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Homer, MN.

Start on Gisler Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Gisler Road

Turn left

3.6 mi · 4 min

Turn right onto State Highway 73

6.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

Continue on State Highway 73

16 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73

Continue on Folz Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arrowhead Lane

Continue on State Highway 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 73

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

138 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 73

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 73

Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

Merge slight left

87 mi · 1 hr 33 min

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

9.9 mi · 10 min · Saint Paul

Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

0.3 mi · 39 sec · CR 96

Turn right

492 ft · 12 sec

Turn left onto Centerville Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Centerville Road

Turn left onto County Road E

0.4 mi · 1 min · County Road E

Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

226 ft · 5 sec · I 35E South: Saint Paul

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 35E South

Merge slight right

1.6 mi · 2 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South

20 mi · 26 min · US 10 East, US 61 South

Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard

62 ft · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

72 ft · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

75 ft · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

Continue on Polk Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Polk Avenue

Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard

2.0 mi · 2 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61

246 ft · 3 sec · Route 61

Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

5.6 mi · 6 min · Route 61

Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 61

Continue on Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on Route 61/Route 63

15 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

2.8 mi · 5 min · North Lakeshore Drive

Continue on Route 61

9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

Continue on 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 2nd Street

Continue on Route 61

37 mi · 45 min · Route 61

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

161 ft · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

Continue straight

2.9 mi · 3 min

Take the exit right

476 ft · 15 sec

Turn left onto Homer Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Homer Road

Arrive at your destination

3 ft

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 124.8 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

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 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.8 miles or 2h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homer, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Woodbury, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 249.6 miles and 5h 19m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.8 mi from Woodbury, MN · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

125 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

Birchwood, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.8 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Homer, MN

The final approach into Homer, 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 Homer, 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

$35.70 one way

$71.40 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$38.53	$77.06
premium	$4.39	$43.16	$86.32
diesel	$5.64	$55.45	$110.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.9	0	$26.21	$11.98
Efficient EV	62.4	0	$21.84	$9.98
EV Truck/SUV	99.8	1	$34.94	$15.97

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Woodbury, MN

Morning in Woodbury on Monday

Local time

10:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Homer, MN

Morning in Homer on Monday

Local time

10:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

2 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

5h 19m 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 Woodbury, MN to Homer, MN covers 249.6 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 73, Folz Boulevard, Arrowhead Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.8 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 $35.70 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 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodbury, MN to Homer, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Woodbury, MN to Homer, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.