Drive or Fly: Lake Crystal, MN to Woodbury, MN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 44m

Distance

227.7 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

92 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

5h 9m

23m in the air

Air Distance

188 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

48 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lake Crystal, MN → MSP 109m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 23m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DLH → Woodbury, MN 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lake Crystal, MN MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 73 mi, ~109m drive

Woodbury, MN DLH — Duluth International Airport 38 mi, ~57m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.1%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h 44m	5h 9m
Total cost (1 person)	$78	$183
Carbon footprint	92 kg CO₂	48 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	99% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

227.7 mi 4h 43m

via MN 65, US 169, MN 210

Alternative (+0 min)

232.6 mi 4h 44m

via US 169, MN 27; MN 65, MN 23; MN 65

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lake Crystal, MN to Woodbury, MN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.