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Trip from Maplewood, MN to Woodbury, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

139 mi

224 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

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

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city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Maplewood, MN

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city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Maplewood to Woodbury, this 139-mile route serves as an efficient highway-focused connection within the Midwest. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes of drive time, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, it remains a budget-friendly option for travelers. Because the trip is straightforward, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay. By utilizing a mix of I-35, State Highway 73, and I-35E, you will find a consistent path that prioritizes speed over local winding roads. This is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.

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

69.5 miles from Maplewood, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 82.2 mi 1h 28m
State Highway 73 22.9 mi 38m
I 35E 17.5 mi 18m
1st Street 3.6 mi 4m
I 694 3.3 mi 4m
Century Avenue North 3.3 mi 6m
Division Street 1.4 mi 2m
MN 73 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 82.2 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Innovation Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Innovation Boulevard
2

Turn left onto MN 120

3.3 mi · 6 min · Century Avenue North
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on MN 120

1.4 mi · 2 min · Division Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on MN 120

0.9 mi · 1 min · Geneva Avenue North
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on MN 120

0.3 mi · 32 sec · North Century Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 694 West Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto I 694

3.3 mi · 4 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 47 Toward I 35E North: Duluth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 35E

18 mi · 18 min · I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 35
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward MN 73: Moose Lake
12

Turn left onto MN 73

0.9 mi · 1 min · MN 73
13

Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73

132 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 73
14

Continue on State Highway 73

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 73
15

Continue on MN 73; CR 61

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arrowhead Lane
16

Turn left onto MN 27; MN 73

0.5 mi · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
17

Continue on MN 27; MN 73

22 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73
18

Turn left onto MN 210

3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
19

Turn right onto CR 127

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Gisler Road
20

Arrive at destination

CR 127

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help break up the nearly three-hour duration. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimate is based on average consumption, and highway driving can sometimes impact your efficiency differently than city streets. Because you are relying heavily on I-35 and I-35E, check traffic reports for those major arteries before you pull out of your driveway to avoid unexpected slowdowns. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs after navigating the longest 82.2-mile stretch of the trip. Staying alert during those long interstate sessions is the best way to ensure a smooth and comfortable arrival in Woodbury.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.5 miles from Maplewood, MN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 31 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m

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 Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, MN

This is one driving day of about 139 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Maplewood, 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 I 35 for about 82.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Scandia, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scandia, MN

70 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

Circle Pines, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pine City, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.5 miles from Maplewood, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Kaffe Stuga Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harris, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 2m in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+16516749958

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Coffeesmith

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 37min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16513009039

Visit website

Kaffe Stuga Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Harris, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+16516749958

Cabina Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Pine City, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13206295982

Visit website

Crasqui Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19526005578

Visit website

Coffeesmith

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16513009039

Visit website

Joyer Adventure Farm at Waldoch Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Lino Lakes, Minnesota

+16517801207

Visit website

Union Depot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16512022700

Visit website

Snake River Fur Post

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Pine City, Minnesota

+13206296356

Visit website

Minnesota Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16512256000

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 111.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Turn left toward I 694 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 694 West
5
6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 694

Merge onto I 694

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North: Duluth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47 Toward I 35E North: Duluth
5
10.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 35E

Merge onto I 35E

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
111.1 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | State Highway 73

Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.69 one way

$41.37 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $22.29 $44.58
premium $4.53 $24.80 $49.60
diesel $5.61 $30.69 $61.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 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 41.7 0 $14.59 $6.67
Efficient EV 34.8 0 $12.16 $5.56
EV Truck/SUV 55.6 0 $19.46 $8.90

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Maplewood, MN

Morning in Maplewood on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbury, MN

Morning in Woodbury on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 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

5 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

2h 53m 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?

Expect a drive defined by high-speed efficiency, as 91 percent of your journey takes place on highways. The route features a significant 82.2-mile stretch on I-35, which serves as the backbone of your time behind the wheel. Transitioning between the interstate corridors and State Highway 73 creates a steady rhythm, keeping the drive feeling purposeful and direct. You will spend the vast majority of your time cruising at highway speeds, so prepare for a consistent experience rather than frequent changes in terrain. This path is designed for those who value reaching their destination quickly, offering a reliable, interstate-heavy environment for the entire 139-mile trek.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.2 mi on I 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and State Highway 73. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 139 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 82.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, MN before heading back.

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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