Origin
Woodbury, MN
Late night in Woodbury on Monday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, MN to Warroad, MN
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
227.1 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
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6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Warroad, MN covers 227.1 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 46, Highway 11, Highway 72 Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on MN 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.48 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
113.5 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 24m highway drive covering 227.1 miles, with most of the trip on MN 46 and Highway 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.7 miles on MN 46.
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 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 46 and Highway 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 210.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (MN 73 / State Highway 73): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (US 2; MN 73 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
4
3.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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MN 73 / State Highway 73
Turn left onto MN 73 / State Highway 73
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
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~35m in
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US 2; MN 73 / Elm Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; MN 73 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
39.4 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 2
Enter roundabout onto US 2
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
188.6 mi into trip
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~4h 33m in
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MN 11; MN 72 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MN 11; MN 72 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 46 | 46.7 mi | 1h 21m |
| Highway 11 | 35 mi | 44m |
| Highway 72 Northeast | 34.3 mi | 44m |
| US 2 | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| United States Route 2 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 73 | 17.6 mi | 30m |
| Northwest 4th Street | 14.9 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 72 | 12.6 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
MN 46
— 46.7 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Warroad, MN.
1
Start on Gisler Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Gisler Road
2
Turn left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
3
Turn left onto State Highway 73
18 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 73
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Continue on United States Route 2
18 mi
·
20 min
·
United States Route 2
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
19 mi
·
21 min
8
Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
9
Continue on Northwest 4th Street
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
10
Continue on US Highway 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 2
11
Turn right
47 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
12
Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Voyageur Highway
13
Turn right
4.9 mi
·
8 min
14
Turn right onto Highway 72 Northeast
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
15
Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
16
Continue on Clark Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue North
17
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
30 mi
·
39 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
18
Continue on State Highway 72
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 72
19
Continue on 51st Street Southwest
12 mi
·
14 min
·
51st Street Southwest
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on Highway 11
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Highway 11
22
Turn right onto Lake Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lake Street Northeast
23
Arrive at your destination
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 113.5 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.5 miles or 2h 50m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warroad, 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 227.1 miles and 5h 24m.
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 MN 46 for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.5 mi from Woodbury, MN · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 113.5 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warroad, MN
The final approach into Warroad, 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 Warroad, 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
$32.48 one way
$64.96 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $35.06 | $70.11 |
| premium | $4.39 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.45 | $100.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.85 | $10.90 |
| Efficient EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.79 | $14.53 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Warroad, MN
Late night in Warroad on Monday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
5h 24m 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 Warroad, MN covers 227.1 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 46, Highway 11, Highway 72 Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.5 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 $32.48 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 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (MN 73 / State Highway 73): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (US 2; MN 73 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Woodbury, MN to Warroad, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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