Drive or Fly: New Brighton, 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

No scheduled commercial flights found for MSP–DLH. At 129 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 42m

Distance

129.8 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

52 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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

3h 29m

13m in the air

Air Distance

112 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Brighton, MN → MSP 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DLH → Woodbury, MN 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

New Brighton, MN MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 13 mi, ~19m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSP and DLH. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	2h 42m	3h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124
Carbon footprint	52 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

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 Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

129.8 mi 2h 41m

via MN 65, MN 210

Alternative (+0 min)

133.8 mi 2h 42m

via I 35, MN 27; MN 73, I 35W

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