Origin
Esko, MN
Late night in Esko on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esko, MN to Woodbury, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esko, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Woodbury, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.8-mile drive from Esko to Woodbury in Minnesota is a quick trip, easily completed in about 38 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate MN 210 and I-35, with a small portion on Thomson Road. The route is almost entirely highway, making for an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is a budget-friendly option for getting between these two points in the Midwest region. Plan for a smooth, uncomplicated drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 210 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| I 35 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Thomson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gisler Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 210
— 23.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esko, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on CR 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomson Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
3
Merge onto I 35
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 235
Toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell
5
Turn right onto MN 210
23 mi
·
28 min
·
MN 210
6
Turn right onto CR 127
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gisler Road
7
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 235
Toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MN 210
Turn right onto MN 210
Navigation decision point
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CR 127 / Gisler Road
Turn right onto CR 127 / Gisler Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.17 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Woodbury, MN
Late night in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roads. The bulk of your travel will be on MN 210, which offers a longest stretch of 23.3 uninterrupted miles. While largely a high-speed affair, you'll transition onto I-35 for part of the journey, maintaining a consistent pace. The road profile suggests a steady progression with minimal deviations, making it a predictable and efficient drive for covering the distance.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on MN 210.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 210 and I 35. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Esko, MN to Woodbury, MN is easy. At 38m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Esko, MN to Woodbury, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cromwell along the way.
Cromwell
7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on MN 210. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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