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Trip from Maple Lake, 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

3h 1m

Distance

144.8 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Maple Lake, MN, MN

Maple Lake, MN

Tom Fisk

city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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Trip Overview

Maple Lake, MN to Woodbury, MN is 144.8 miles and takes about 3h 1m via MN 23, MN 27, and State Highway 210, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota for its entirety. The route primarily utilizes state highways, offering a straightforward drive. With a recommended single day for travel, you'll find this a manageable trip for a quick transfer or a day excursion.

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

72.4 miles from Maple Lake, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MN 23 53.4 mi 1h 3m
MN 27 33.6 mi 42m
State Highway 210 15.4 mi 18m
120th Avenue 10.3 mi 12m
County Road 37 Northwest 8.7 mi 11m
125th Avenue 7.5 mi 9m
US 10 5.4 mi 6m
State Highway 25 3.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: MN 23 — 53.4 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Lake, MN and Woodbury, MN.

1

Start on CR 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oak Avenue South
2

Turn right onto CR 37

8.7 mi · 11 min · County Road 37 Northwest
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto MN 25

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
5

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25
6

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11
7

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
8

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
9

Turn left onto US 10

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 10
10

Turn right onto MN 25

7.5 mi · 9 min · 125th Avenue
11

Continue on MN 25

10 mi · 12 min · 120th Avenue
12

Turn right onto MN 23

0.9 mi · 1 min · MN 23
13

Enter roundabout onto MN 23

114 ft · 1 sec · MN 23
14

Continue on MN 23

33 mi · 37 min · MN 23
15

Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65

20 mi · 24 min · MN 23; MN 65
16

Continue on MN 27; MN 65

34 mi · 42 min · MN 27; MN 65
17

Turn right onto MN 210

7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
18

Continue on MN 210

1.5 mi · 1 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
19

Continue on MN 210

7.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 210
20

Turn left onto CR 127

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gisler Road
21

Arrive at destination

CR 127

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Woodbury, MN, and still have the afternoon free. You'll want to plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs or refuel. The route is mostly highway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest 53.4-mile stretch on MN 23. The estimated fuel cost is around $22, so budget accordingly.

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 72.4 miles from Maple Lake, MN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.4 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 32 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m

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 Maple Lake, 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 Maple Lake, MN

This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Maple Lake, 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 53.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milaca, MN

72 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

Saint Cloud, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Braham, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Maple Lake, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Spooky Brew Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maple Lake, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13209632633

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Spooky Brew Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Maple Lake, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13209632633

Visit website

Tamarack Wayside Rest

0 mi from route

MN-210: McGregor Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 74.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest

Turn right onto CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
9.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | MN 25 / State Highway 25

Turn left onto MN 25 / State Highway 25

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
13.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | County Road 11

Turn left onto County Road 11

Navigation decision point

4
41.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | MN 23

Enter roundabout onto MN 23

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | MN 23; MN 65

Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.55 one way

$43.10 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $23.22 $46.44
premium $4.53 $25.84 $51.67
diesel $5.61 $31.97 $63.94

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: 50.7 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 43.4 0 $15.20 $6.95
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.67 $5.79
EV Truck/SUV 57.9 0 $20.27 $9.27

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 16, 2026

Origin

Maple Lake, MN

Morning in Maple Lake on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbury, MN

Morning in Woodbury on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

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

19 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

3h 1m 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?

You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 77% of the drive taking place on these faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 53.4 miles, which you'll encounter on MN 23. Expect a mostly highway profile, meaning fewer stops and consistent speeds for significant portions of the trip. Surface roads will make up the remaining 23% of your travel.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.4 mi on MN 23.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 around 0.5 miles in near CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Maple Lake, MN to Woodbury, MN is easy. At 3h 1m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (County Road 11): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 144.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.4 miles on MN 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: at 0.5 miles (CR 37 / County Road 37 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (MN 25 / State Highway 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (County Road 11): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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