Mahnomen, MN to Woodbury, MN is 198.8 miles and takes about 4 hours via State Highway 210 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region towards the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that should be manageable for a single day of driving. You'll encounter mostly highway conditions, making it a practical choice for a direct journey. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive 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
99.4 miles from Mahnomen, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 210
50.2 mi
1h 1m
US 10
44.9 mi
51m
US 59
35.2 mi
40m
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi
36m
West Mason Avenue
18.5 mi
21m
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi
8m
2nd Street Northwest
1.9 mi
3m
West Washington Street
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 210
— 50.2 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahnomen, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on West Monroe Avenue
8 ft·2 sec·West Monroe Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
0.3 mi·47 sec·East Jefferson Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
35 mi·40 min·US 59
5
Turn left onto US 10
45 mi·51 min·US 10
6
Enter roundabout
103 ft·1 sec
7
Continue
66 ft·0 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi·8 min·Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on US 10
19 mi·21 min·West Mason Avenue
10
Turn left onto MN 210
21 mi·25 min·State Highway 210
11
Continue on MN 210; MN 371 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·West Washington Street
12
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi·2 min·Northeast Washington Street
13
Continue on MN 210
12 mi·13 min·Voyageur Highway
14
Continue on MN 210
0.4 mi·25 sec·4th Street
15
Continue on MN 210
0.7 mi·45 sec·Oak Street
16
Continue on MN 210
0.4 mi·28 sec·3rd Avenue Southwest
17
Turn right onto MN 6; MN 210
1.1 mi·1 min·West Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 6; MN 210
110 ft·1 sec·Voyageur Highway
19
Continue on MN 6; MN 210
2.3 mi·2 min·Voyageur Highway
20
Continue on MN 6; MN 210
0.7 mi·50 sec·Archibald Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto MN 6; MN 210
0.4 mi·27 sec·East Front Street
22
Continue on MN 210
8.8 mi·10 min·Voyageur Highway
23
Continue on MN 210
1.9 mi·3 min·2nd Street Northwest
24
Continue on US 169; MN 210
7.5 mi·9 min·Voyageur Highway
25
Turn right onto MN 210
14 mi·17 min·State Highway 210
26
Continue on MN 210
1.2 mi·2 min·West Highway 210
27
Continue on MN 210
7.9 mi·9 min·State Highway 210
28
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi·1 min·Tamarack Boulevard West
29
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi·8 min·State Highway 210
30
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi·27 sec·Gisler Road
31
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, departing in the morning from Mahnomen allows ample time to reach Woodbury before evening. With only one stop suggested, you can be flexible with your timing, but it's wise to fuel up before leaving Mahnomen, as the longest stretch without a major town is over 50 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longer segment on State Highway 210. The $30 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always check current prices. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave a bit later if needed, but an earlier start will provide a more relaxed pace.
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 99.4 miles from Mahnomen, MN, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.2 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 44 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 14m
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 Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen, MN
This is one driving day of about 198.8 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Mahnomen, 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 State Highway 210 for about 50.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10 to $20
Frazee, Minnesota
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+12183344450
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 147.8 — 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|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 59
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
Navigation decision point
5
80.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
147.8 mi into trip|~2h 54m 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
$29.59 one way
$59.17 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$31.88
$63.76
premium
$4.53
$35.47
$70.94
diesel
$5.61
$43.89
$87.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.6
0
$20.87
$9.54
Efficient EV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.95
EV Truck/SUV
79.5
0
$27.83
$12.72
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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 20, 2026
Origin
Mahnomen, MN
Late night
in Mahnomen on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Late night
in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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
4h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive with about 66% of the route on major roads like State Highway 210 and US 10. You'll experience a fairly continuous drive, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 50.2 miles on State Highway 210. The road character is generally consistent, favoring efficient travel over varied scenery. Expect a mix of faster highway driving and potentially some sections that feel more like a main arterial road as you approach your destination. It’s built for getting you there smoothly.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.2 mi on State Highway 210.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 210 and US 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 10 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 198.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 50.2 miles on State Highway 210. 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Woodbury, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
