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Trip from Pipestone, 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

5h 3m

Distance

294.1 mi

473 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 50m ★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 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 Pipestone, MN, MN

Pipestone, MN

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city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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Trip Overview

This 294.1-mile journey from Pipestone, MN to Woodbury, MN is designed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 3 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily using 8th Avenue Northeast, Highway 23, and 10th Avenue South, with a highway share of 0%, indicating a more local and potentially turn-heavy experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $42, this drive through the heart of Minnesota's Midwest region is best suited for those who prefer a less highway-intensive route. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, making it a manageable, albeit potentially winding, day trip.

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

147 miles from Pipestone, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
8th Avenue Northeast — —
Highway 23 — —
10th Avenue South — —
Division Street — —
1st Street — —
2nd Street South — —
Granite City Crossing — —
3rd Street Southeast — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 8th Avenue Northeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street East

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street East
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast

0.2 mi · 12 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast
3

Turn right onto State Highway 23

73 mi · 1 hr 31 min · State Highway 23
4

Turn right

3.2 mi · 4 min
5

Turn left

94 mi · 1 hr 56 min
6

Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South
7

Turn right onto Division Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · Division Street
8

Continue on 1st Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
9

Continue on Division Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Division Street
10

Continue on 2nd Street South

0.5 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street South
11

Continue on Granite City Crossing

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
12

Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

15 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

115 ft · 1 sec · the route
14

Exit the roundabout

33 mi · 37 min
15

Turn left

20 mi · 24 min
16

Continue straight

34 mi · 42 min
17

Turn right onto State Highway 210

7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
18

Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

1.5 mi · 1 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
19

Continue on State Highway 210

7.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 210
20

Turn left onto Gisler Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Gisler Road
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour duration and the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, consider an early morning departure from Pipestone to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic in the Woodbury area. With only one stop recommended, make it a substantial one to refuel and stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost is $42, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Pipestone. Pay close attention to signage for Highway 23 and the named avenues, as the lack of highway travel means you'll be navigating more local intersections and potential speed limit changes throughout the 294.1-mile trip.

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 147 miles from Pipestone, MN, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

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 65 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147 miles or 2h 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 4h 8m

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 Pipestone, 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 Pipestone, MN

This is one driving day of about 294.1 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Pipestone, 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.

Where to Stop

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

city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

147 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

Cottonwood, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147 miles from Pipestone, 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.

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pipestone, Minnesota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

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Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 168

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.77 one way

$87.54 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $47.16 $94.32
premium $4.53 $52.47 $104.95
diesel $5.61 $64.93 $129.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.2 1 $30.88 $14.12
Efficient EV 73.5 0 $25.73 $11.76
EV Truck/SUV 117.6 1 $41.17 $18.82

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Pipestone, MN

Evening in Pipestone on Saturday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbury, MN

Evening in Woodbury on Saturday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Avon, MN

147 mi in

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

10 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

5h 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 294.1-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate travel. Instead, your journey will be characterized by navigating through local roads, including segments of 8th Avenue Northeast, Highway 23, and 10th Avenue South. The absence of a 'longest stretch' figure suggests a continuous series of turns and road changes, requiring your attention throughout the 5-hour duration. This profile means you'll be actively engaged with the road as you make your way across Minnesota.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 8th Avenue Northeast.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pipestone, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 294.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pipestone, MN to Woodbury, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Woodbury, MN before the return drive.

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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