Traveling the 102 miles from Little Falls to Woodbury is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes. Since this route stays entirely within the Midwest region of Minnesota, you can easily complete the trip in a single day. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a direct trip without the need for an overnight stay. Whether you are heading toward the Twin Cities area or returning north, this drive offers a reliable and efficient connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Little Falls, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 210
30.4 mi
38m
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi
36m
MN 371
27.4 mi
31m
2nd Street Northwest
1.9 mi
3m
West Washington Street
1.7 mi
3m
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi
1m
Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi
2m
West Highway 210
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 210
— 30.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on 1st Street Southeast
45 ft·2 sec·1st Street Southeast
2
Turn right onto MN 27
0.3 mi·29 sec·Broadway East
3
Continue on MN 27
0.8 mi·1 min·1st Avenue Northeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 10 West
5
Merge onto US 10
0.8 mi·52 sec·US 10
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
27 mi·31 min·MN 371
7
Turn right onto MN 210; MN 371 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·State Highway 210
8
Continue on MN 210; MN 371 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·West Washington Street
9
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi·2 min·Northeast Washington Street
10
Continue on MN 210
12 mi·13 min·Voyageur Highway
11
Continue on MN 210
0.4 mi·25 sec·4th Street
12
Continue on MN 210
0.7 mi·45 sec·Oak Street
13
Continue on MN 210
0.4 mi·28 sec·3rd Avenue Southwest
14
Turn right onto MN 6; MN 210
1.1 mi·1 min·West Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto MN 6; MN 210
110 ft·1 sec·Voyageur Highway
16
Continue on MN 6; MN 210
2.3 mi·2 min·Voyageur Highway
17
Continue on MN 6; MN 210
0.7 mi·50 sec·Archibald Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto MN 6; MN 210
0.4 mi·27 sec·East Front Street
19
Continue on MN 210
8.8 mi·10 min·Voyageur Highway
20
Continue on MN 210
1.9 mi·3 min·2nd Street Northwest
21
Continue on US 169; MN 210
7.5 mi·9 min·Voyageur Highway
22
Turn right onto MN 210
14 mi·17 min·State Highway 210
23
Continue on MN 210
1.2 mi·2 min·West Highway 210
24
Continue on MN 210
7.9 mi·9 min·State Highway 210
25
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi·1 min·Tamarack Boulevard West
26
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi·8 min·State Highway 210
27
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi·27 sec·Gisler Road
28
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 102-mile trek, consider timing your departure to avoid peak traffic hours near your destination. Since there are no designated stops required for this duration, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or break up the 2-hour-and-8-minute journey as you see fit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $15 cost estimate assumes steady highway speeds. If you prefer a relaxed pace, plan to stretch your legs during the transition between State Highway 210 and the busier highway sections. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity is your best strategy for a stress-free arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Little Falls, MN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
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 Little Falls, 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 Little Falls, MN
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Little Falls, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 210 for about 30.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|MN 27 / Broadway East
Turn right onto MN 27 / Broadway East
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 10 West
4
2.3 mi into trip|~3m in|MN 371
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
48.1 mi into trip|~59m in|MN 6; MN 210 / Voyageur Highway
Enter roundabout onto MN 6; MN 210 / Voyageur Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
51 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|MN 6; MN 210 / East Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto MN 6; MN 210 / East Front Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.18 one way
$30.36 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$16.36
$32.71
premium
$4.53
$18.20
$36.40
diesel
$5.61
$22.52
$45.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.71
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 16, 2026
Origin
Little Falls, MN
Afternoon
in Little Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
23 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
2h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing regional highways with more localized stretches. Roughly 59% of your time will be spent on highways like MN 371 and the Voyageur Highway, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.4 miles on State Highway 210, which allows for steady progress. As you transition between these main roads, the character of the drive shifts from open, regional corridors to more integrated traffic patterns as you approach Woodbury. Expect a functional, transition-heavy drive that prioritizes direct travel over technical winding roads.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on State Highway 210.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 27 / Broadway East.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 27 / Broadway East): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MN 371): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Little Falls is a city of 9,000 people (2020) in Northwestern Minnesota. Established in 1848, Little Falls is one of the oldest European-American cities in Minnesota. Its main draw is the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park and Historical Site on the Mississippi River.
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on State Highway 210. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (MN 27 / Broadway East): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (MN 371): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, MN before heading back.
