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Trip from Montrose, MN to Woodbury, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
151.9 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montrose, MN
Tom Fisk
Woodbury, MN
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Trip Overview
Montrose, MN to Woodbury, MN is 151.9 miles and takes about 3h 12m via MN 23 and MN 27, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its mostly highway nature and manageable distance, it's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for a predictable commute-like experience as you navigate your way across the state.
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
76 miles from Montrose, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m 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 |
| State Highway 25 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| 125th Avenue | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| MN 25 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| US 10 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 53.4 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on CR 12
23 ft
·
7 sec
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Buffalo Avenue South
2
Turn left onto US 12; MN 25
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Nelson Boulevard
3
Continue on US 12; MN 25
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; MN 25
4
Take the exit onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
MN 25
5
Turn left onto MN 25
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 25
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto Settlers Parkway
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Settlers Parkway
8
Continue on Settlers Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Settlers Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto MN 55
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on MN 55; CR 35
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 55; CR 35
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto MN 25
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on MN 25
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Street
13
Continue on MN 25
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 25
14
Turn left onto County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 11
15
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
16
Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
17
Turn left onto US 10
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 10
18
Turn right onto MN 25
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
125th Avenue
19
Continue on MN 25
10 mi
·
12 min
·
120th Avenue
20
Turn right onto MN 23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 23
21
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 23
22
Continue on MN 23
33 mi
·
37 min
·
MN 23
23
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
20 mi
·
24 min
·
MN 23; MN 65
24
Continue on MN 27; MN 65
34 mi
·
42 min
·
MN 27; MN 65
25
Turn right onto MN 210
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 210
26
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarack Boulevard West
27
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 210
28
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gisler Road
29
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 3 hours, you have the flexibility to leave Montrose anytime. Consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential commuter traffic as you near Woodbury. Fuel will cost around $23, so ensure you start with a full tank or plan a quick stop. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 53.4 miles on MN 23, so keep that in mind for any mid-drive needs.
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 76 miles from Montrose, MN, or about 1h 38m 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 38m 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 38m
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 Montrose, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Montrose, MN
This is one driving day of about 151.9 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Montrose, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76 miles from Montrose, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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MN 25
Turn left onto MN 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Settlers Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Settlers Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MN 55
Turn left onto MN 55
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MN 25 / State Highway 25
Turn right onto MN 25 / State Highway 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
County Road 11
Turn left onto County Road 11
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.61 one way
$45.21 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| premium | $4.53 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.54 | $67.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.95 | $7.29 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.27 | $9.72 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Origin
Montrose, MN
Late night in Montrose on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Late night in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 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
3 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
3h 12m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 84% of the 151.9 miles spent on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a 53.4-mile stretch on MN 23, which will likely feel like extended highway cruising. The route transitions to surface roads for about 24.3 miles, so expect a change in pace and potentially more intersections as you approach your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and MN 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near MN 25.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (MN 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (Settlers Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (MN 55): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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 2.1 miles (MN 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (Settlers Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (MN 55): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 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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