If you are planning a trip from Orrock to Woodbury, expect a straightforward 118.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This highway-focused drive is well-suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete the round trip or reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel should cover your transit across the Minnesota landscape. Because the route remains entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two points. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes efficiency over complexity, making it an ideal choice for travelers who value a predictable schedule.
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
59.4 miles from Orrock, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 23
37.8 mi
45m
MN 27
33.6 mi
42m
US Highway 169
22 mi
24m
State Highway 210
15.4 mi
18m
261st Avenue
4.4 mi
8m
263rd Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi
1m
Fremont Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 37.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orrock, MN and Woodbury, MN.
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Start on 261st Avenue
102 ft·9 sec·261st Avenue
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Turn left onto 184th Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·184th Street
3
Turn right onto 263rd Avenue
1.6 mi·3 min·263rd Avenue
4
Continue on 172nd Street
0.4 mi·52 sec·172nd Street
5
Continue on 261st Avenue
4.1 mi·7 min·261st Avenue
6
Continue on Fremont Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Fremont Avenue
7
Turn left onto Fremont Avenue
0.4 mi·55 sec·Fremont Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Fremont Avenue
100 ft·3 sec·Fremont Avenue
9
Continue on Fremont Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Fremont Avenue
10
Continue on 261st Avenue
0.3 mi·23 sec·261st Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 169
16 mi·17 min·US Highway 169
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169
6.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 169
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
14
Turn right onto MN 23
18 mi·20 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
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Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for at least one scheduled stop will help keep you refreshed. With a total distance of 118.7 miles, you can easily manage the trip in one go if you prefer to reach Woodbury quickly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting, as the $17 estimate is a good baseline for your budget. Because the route relies heavily on major roads like US Highway 169, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure your 2-hour and 30-minute travel estimate remains accurate. Using that single planned stop to break up the 37.8-mile stretch on MN 23 is a smart way to stay alert throughout the journey.
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 59.4 miles from Orrock, MN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 16m 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 4m
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 Orrock, 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 Orrock, MN
This is one driving day of about 118.7 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Orrock, 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 37.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|184th Street
Turn left onto 184th Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip|~15m in|Fremont Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Fremont Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.5 mi into trip|~34m in|US 169 / US Highway 169
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169 / US Highway 169
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
30.2 mi into trip|~42m in|MN 23
Turn right onto MN 23
Navigation decision point
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48.3 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|MN 23; MN 65
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.66 one way
$35.33 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$19.03
$38.07
premium
$4.53
$21.18
$42.36
diesel
$5.61
$26.21
$52.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Orrock, MN
Late night
in Orrock on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Late night
in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 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
2 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 30m 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?
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, with 92% of your mileage spent on major highways. You will navigate a combination of MN 23, MN 27, and US Highway 169, which collectively provide a consistent driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on MN 23, spanning 37.8 miles of open road. While the route is largely highway-focused, the transition between these specific state and federal roads keeps the drive moving steadily. You will find that the road maintains a reliable pace, allowing you to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel without frequent, jarring changes in speed or road type.
92% 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: 37.8 mi on MN 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near 184th 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 2h 30m 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 (184th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Fremont Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.5 miles (US 169 / US Highway 169): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on MN 23. 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 (184th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Fremont Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.5 miles (US 169 / US Highway 169): 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.
