Origin
Rush City, MN
Evening in Rush City on Wednesday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rush City, MN to Woodbury, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
84.7 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rush City, MN
Tom Fisk
Woodbury, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Rush City to Woodbury is 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m via I 35 and State Highway 73, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region toward the Twin Cities metro area. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a quick and efficient option. If you're looking for a simple, no-fuss drive to get you from point A to point B without much fuss, this is a solid choice.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Rush City, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 54.2 mi | 58m |
| State Highway 73 | 22.9 mi | 38m |
| 1st Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MN 73 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Arrowhead Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Folz Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gisler Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 54.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush City, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on South Eliot Avenue
277 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Eliot Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 4th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
4
Merge onto I 35
54 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward MN 73: Moose Lake
6
Turn left onto MN 73
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 73
7
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
132 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 73
8
Continue on State Highway 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 73
9
Continue on MN 73; CR 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Lane
10
Turn left onto MN 27; MN 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Folz Boulevard
11
Continue on MN 27; MN 73
22 mi
·
37 min
·
State Highway 73
12
Turn left onto MN 210
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
1st Street
13
Turn right onto CR 127
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gisler Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under two hours and can easily be completed in a single day, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of daylight to reach Woodbury without feeling rushed. For this relatively short distance, you might not need many stops, but there are no designated stops listed, so plan your breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is around $13, but it's always wise to top off before you leave Rush City, especially since the longest stretch without a likely exit is over 50 miles on I 35.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from Rush City, MN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.2 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rush City, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rush City, MN
This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rush City, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 54.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Rush City, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Duluth
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
4
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward MN 73: Moose Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MN 73: Moose Lake
4
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
MN 73
Turn left onto MN 73
Navigation decision point
5
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
State Highway 73
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.83 one way
$27.65 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| premium | $4.95 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Woodbury, MN
Evening in Woodbury on Wednesday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
21 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
1h 50m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 92% of the 84.7 miles on high-speed roads like I 35. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 54.2 miles on I 35. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets like 1st Street as you approach your destination. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter a steady flow of traffic and relatively few turns for the majority of the trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.2 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and State Highway 73. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rush City, MN to Woodbury, MN is easy. At 1h 50m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 55.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Rush City, MN
Full guide →Arriving in Woodbury, MN
Full guide →Founded 1967
Woodbury is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 55.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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