Ramsey, MN to Woodbury, MN is 130.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m via MN 23 and US Highway 169, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Midwest, specifically Minnesota, making it a convenient local trip. The drive is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward transit rather than a leisurely exploration. With a recommended one-day duration, you can easily complete this drive without needing to stop overnight. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Minnesota locations.
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
65 miles from Ramsey, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m 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
31.9 mi
36m
State Highway 210
15.4 mi
18m
Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
3.1 mi
4m
181st Avenue Northwest
2.7 mi
3m
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi
1m
Alpine Drive Northwest
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 37.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey, MN and Woodbury, MN.
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Start on this road
405 ft·30 sec·this road
2
Continue on 160th Lane Northwest
0.3 mi·1 min·160th Lane Northwest
3
Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
0.2 mi·48 sec·Jaspar Street Northwest
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 56
0.6 mi·54 sec·Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
5
Turn right onto Alpine Drive Northwest
1.0 mi·1 min·Alpine Drive Northwest
6
Turn right
209 ft·16 sec
7
Turn left
67 ft·7 sec
8
Turn right onto CR 83
3.1 mi·4 min·Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
9
Continue on CR 83
1.0 mi·1 min·Baugh Street Northwest
10
Turn left onto CR 22
1.3 mi·1 min·181st Avenue Northwest
11
Enter roundabout onto 181st Avenue Northwest
126 ft·2 sec·181st Avenue Northwest
12
Continue on 181st Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi·2 min·181st Avenue Northwest
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
14
Merge onto US 169
26 mi·29 min·US Highway 169
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169
6.3 mi·7 min·US Highway 169
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
17
Turn right onto MN 23
18 mi·20 min·MN 23
18
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
20 mi·24 min·MN 23; MN 65
19
Continue on MN 27; MN 65
34 mi·42 min·MN 27; MN 65
20
Turn right onto MN 210
7.8 mi·9 min·State Highway 210
21
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi·1 min·Tamarack Boulevard West
22
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi·8 min·State Highway 210
23
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi·27 sec·Gisler Road
24
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 40m duration, this is a manageable one-day trip. Leaving Ramsey, MN in the morning allows ample time to reach Woodbury, MN before the evening rush. You'll encounter one recommended stop, which is more than enough to break up the 130.1 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $19, and while there are plenty of opportunities to refuel along the main roads, it's always wise to top off before you get too low. The longest stretch without a break is 37.8 miles, so plan your stop accordingly.
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 65 miles from Ramsey, MN, or about 1h 19m 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 29 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 19m 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 11m
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 Ramsey, 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 Ramsey, MN
This is one driving day of about 130.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Ramsey, 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 2.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Jaspar Street Northwest
Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|CR 56 / Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto CR 56 / Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|CR 83 / Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
Turn right onto CR 83 / Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.36 one way
$38.72 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$20.86
$41.72
premium
$4.53
$23.21
$46.43
diesel
$5.61
$28.72
$57.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39
0
$13.66
$6.24
Efficient EV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
EV Truck/SUV
52
0
$18.21
$8.33
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Ramsey, MN
Late night
in Ramsey on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Late night
in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 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
2h 40m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways like MN 23 and US Highway 169. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 37.8 miles on MN 23. The character of the drive is consistent, meaning you'll likely be on faster, multi-lane roads for the majority of the trip. Expect a smooth, efficient journey that prioritizes direct travel over winding scenic byways.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
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 0.3 miles in near Jaspar Street Northwest.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Jaspar Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 56 / Ramsey Boulevard Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 130.1 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: at 0.3 miles (Jaspar Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 56 / Ramsey Boulevard Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, MN before heading back.
