Kingston to Woodbury is 146.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m via MN 23, MN 27, and MN 15, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip primarily within Minnesota's Midwest region. You'll find the drive to be mostly highway-focused, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration and distance are well within comfortable limits for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.4 miles from Kingston, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 23
52.5 mi
1h 2m
MN 27
33.6 mi
42m
MN 15
26.1 mi
33m
State Highway 210
15.4 mi
18m
3rd Street Southeast
14.6 mi
18m
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi
1m
Division Street
1.3 mi
2m
1st Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, MN and Woodbury, MN.
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Start on 722nd Avenue
95 ft·8 sec·722nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 27
0.2 mi·31 sec·County Road 27
3
Turn right onto MN 15
26 mi·33 min·MN 15
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto MN 23
1.1 mi·2 min·Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on MN 23
0.9 mi·2 min·1st Street
6
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi·23 sec·Division Street
7
Continue on MN 23
0.5 mi·1 min·2nd Street South
8
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi·21 sec·Granite City Crossing
9
Continue on MN 23
15 mi·18 min·3rd Street Southeast
10
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
114 ft·1 sec·MN 23
11
Continue on MN 23
33 mi·37 min·MN 23
12
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
20 mi·24 min·MN 23; MN 65
13
Continue on MN 27; MN 65
34 mi·42 min·MN 27; MN 65
14
Turn right onto MN 210
7.8 mi·9 min·State Highway 210
15
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi·1 min·Tamarack Boulevard West
16
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi·8 min·State Highway 210
17
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi·27 sec·Gisler Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 4m drive time, leaving Kingston in the morning allows ample time to reach Woodbury well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $22, this trip is budget-friendly and doesn't require extensive planning for services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 52.5-mile stretch on MN 23, as it's the longest segment without immediate service opportunities. This is a route where you can be flexible with your departure time, as it's easily completed within a single day.
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 73.4 miles from Kingston, MN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingston, 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 Kingston, MN
This is one driving day of about 146.9 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Kingston, 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 23 for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 27 / County Road 27
Turn left onto CR 27 / County Road 27
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|MN 15
Turn right onto MN 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
26.3 mi into trip|~34m in|MN 23 / Division Street
Turn right onto MN 23 / Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
43.7 mi into trip|~59m in|MN 23
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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76.5 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|MN 23; MN 65
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.86 one way
$43.72 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$23.56
$47.11
premium
$4.53
$26.21
$52.42
diesel
$5.61
$32.43
$64.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.1
0
$15.42
$7.05
Efficient EV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.88
EV Truck/SUV
58.8
0
$20.57
$9.40
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Kingston, MN
Afternoon
in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Sunny
NW 15 mph11% chanceLive 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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with an 87% highway share, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 52.5 miles on MN 23, allowing for a good period of steady travel without frequent exits. You'll experience a highway-focused profile throughout, meaning expect efficient travel with fewer winding roads. The roads are designed for steady movement, making it easy to maintain your speed and cover ground.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on MN 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and MN 27. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 27 / County Road 27.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kingston, MN to Woodbury, MN is easy. At 3h 4m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 27 / County Road 27): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MN 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (MN 23 / Division Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 146.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on MN 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 27 / County Road 27): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MN 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (MN 23 / Division Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Woodbury, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
