Origin
Le Center, MN
Late night in Le Center on Friday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Center, MN to Woodbury, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
193.8 mi
312 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Le Center, MN
Rafael Minguet Delgado
Woodbury, MN
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Trip Overview
Le Center, MN to Woodbury, MN is 193.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m via Highway 65 Northeast and US 169, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B. If you're looking for a simple transit between these two Minnesota locations, this route fits the bill without too many detours.
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
96.9 miles from Le Center, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 65 Northeast | 110.2 mi | 2h 17m |
| US 169 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 210 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| MN 100 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Aberdeen Avenue | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 201st Avenue | 4 mi | 5m |
| 211th Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Church Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 65 Northeast
— 110.2 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-494
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 7 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~3,446 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~246 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 4 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Center, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on South Waterville Avenue
30 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Waterville Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 39
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Minnesota Street
3
Turn left onto CR 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cordova Avenue
4
Continue on CR 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 11
5
Turn right onto CR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
360th Street
6
Continue on CR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 32
7
Turn right onto CR 26
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
8
Turn left onto CR 32
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
211th Avenue
9
Turn right onto CR 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
320th Street
10
Turn left onto CR 31
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
201st Avenue
11
Turn right onto MN 19
243 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street West
12
Turn left onto CR 7
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
250th Street West
14
Turn left onto CR 61
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Aberdeen Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 169 Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto Helena Boulevard
214 ft
·
3 sec
·
Helena Boulevard
17
Continue on Helena Boulevard
486 ft
·
7 sec
·
Helena Boulevard
18
Continue on MN 21
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street South
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
20
Merge onto US 169
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
22
Keep slight right at fork
264 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
23
Turn straight onto CR 78
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Road 78
24
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
25
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
130th Street West
26
Continue on CR 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
130th Street West
27
Turn left onto CR 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marystown Road
28
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 169 North
29
Merge onto US 169
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 169
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the slight right lane.
32
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 7A
Toward MN 100
Use the right lane.
34
Merge onto MN 100
15 mi
·
19 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
36
Merge onto I 694
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on MN 65
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on MN 65
110 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
Highway 65 Northeast
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto MN 210
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 210
41
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarack Boulevard West
42
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 210
43
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gisler Road
44
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 4-hour duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant town access is over 110 miles on Highway 65 Northeast. Planning your fuel stop before this segment is a good idea.
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 96.9 miles from Le Center, MN, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 43 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 2h 7m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Le Center, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Le Center, MN
This is one driving day of about 193.8 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Le Center, 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 Highway 65 Northeast for about 110.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.9 miles from Le Center, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Highway 65 Northeast if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 305 decision points cluster between mile 30.6 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward MN 100
7
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.69 one way
$61.38 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| premium | $4.85 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $42.72 | $85.44 |
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: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.35 | $9.30 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.96 | $7.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.13 | $12.40 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live 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
9 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
4h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 84% of the driving on faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 110.2 miles on Highway 65 Northeast before transitioning to other roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of your travel, with fewer stops and more open road. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.2 mi on Highway 65 Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 65 Northeast and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 193.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Le Center, MN to Woodbury, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 78: Chaska along the way.
Cr 78: Chaska
30.6 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
Starting in Le Center, MN
Full guide →Arriving in Woodbury, MN
Full guide →Founded 1967
Woodbury is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 193.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.2 miles on Highway 65 Northeast. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodbury, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Woodbury, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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