Origin
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon in Woodbury on Monday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, MN to Wheaton, MN
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
214.6 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
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6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, MN
Tom Fisk
Wheaton, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Wheaton, MN covers 214.6 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Voyageur Highway, 2nd Street Northeast, East Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.69 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
107.3 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 42m drive with frequent turns across 214.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Voyageur Highway 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 4h 42m 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 Wheaton, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Archibald Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Voyageur Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Wheaton, MN.
1
Start on Gisler Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Gisler Road
2
Turn right
32 mi
·
40 min
3
Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Voyageur Highway
4
Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street Northeast
5
Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Voyageur Highway
6
Continue on East Front Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Front Street
7
Turn right onto Archibald Road
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Archibald Road
8
Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Voyageur Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
12
Continue on Oak Street
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Oak Street
13
Continue on 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
4th Street
14
Continue on Voyageur Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Voyageur Highway
15
Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Washington Street
16
Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
17
Continue on State Highway 210
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 210
18
Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
27 mi
·
32 min
·
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
19
Merge slight right
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls
21
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue Northeast
22
Continue on Broadway East
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway East
23
Continue on State Highway 27
22 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 27
24
Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue Northeast
25
Turn left onto Lake Street North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street North
26
Continue on US 71
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 71
27
Continue on Lake Street South
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lake Street South
28
Turn right onto State Highway 27
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 27
29
Continue on Viking Trail
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Viking Trail
30
Continue on State Highway 27
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 27
31
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
32
Merge slight left onto I-94 W
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I-94 W
33
Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 27 West, CR 46
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
210 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
35
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
37
Exit the roundabout
53 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
38
Turn right onto 5th Street South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
5th Street South
39
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Broadway
40
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 107.3 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 2h 21m 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheaton, 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 214.6 miles and 4h 42m.
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 107.3 mi from Woodbury, MN · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Arriving in Wheaton, MN
The final approach into Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, 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
$30.69 one way
$61.39 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| premium | $4.39 | $37.11 | $74.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.78 | $8.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.04 | $13.73 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Wheaton, MN
Afternoon in Wheaton on Monday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
107 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
14 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
4h 42m 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 Wheaton, MN covers 214.6 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Voyageur Highway, 2nd Street Northeast, East Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.3 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 $30.69 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 4h 42m 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 Wheaton, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodbury, MN to Wheaton, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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