Origin
Stockholm, MN
Morning in Stockholm on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockholm, 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 31m
Distance
166.1 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
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6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockholm, MN
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Woodbury, MN
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Trip Overview
Stockholm to Woodbury is 166.1 miles and takes about 3 hours 31 minutes via MN 23 and MN 15, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a largely straightforward trip with most of your time spent on main highways, making it a practical choice for a day trip. The relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost mean you can focus on getting to your destination without extensive planning.
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
83.1 miles from Stockholm, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 23 | 52.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| State Highway 15 | 34.2 mi | 43m |
| MN 27 | 33.6 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 210 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| 3rd Street Southeast | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| 50th Street Southwest | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| County Road 3 Southwest | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| US 12 | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MN 23
— 52.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockholm, MN and Woodbury, MN.
1
Start on CR 30
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 30 Southwest
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 3
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 3 Southwest
3
Continue on CR 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue South
4
Turn left onto US 12
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cokato Street East
5
Continue on US 12
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
50th Street Southwest
6
Continue on US 12
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
7
Continue on US 12
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Parker Avenue East
8
Turn right onto MN 15
34 mi
·
43 min
·
State Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto MN 23
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MN 23
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
11
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Division Street
12
Continue on MN 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street South
13
Continue on MN 23
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Granite City Crossing
14
Continue on MN 23
15 mi
·
18 min
·
3rd Street Southeast
15
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 23
16
Continue on MN 23
33 mi
·
37 min
·
MN 23
17
Turn left onto MN 23; MN 65
20 mi
·
24 min
·
MN 23; MN 65
18
Continue on MN 27; MN 65
34 mi
·
42 min
·
MN 27; MN 65
19
Turn right onto MN 210
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 210
20
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamarack Boulevard West
21
Continue on MN 210
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 210
22
Turn left onto CR 127
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gisler Road
23
Arrive at destination
CR 127
Trip Plan
With a drive time under four hours, this route is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential rush hour traffic as you near Woodbury. You'll have one recommended stop, but with flexibility, you can add more if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 52.5-mile stretch on MN 23, as services might be less frequent in some rural areas. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so plan accordingly.
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 83.1 miles from Stockholm, MN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 49m 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 54m
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 Stockholm, 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 Stockholm, MN
This is one driving day of about 166.1 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Stockholm, 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 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from Stockholm, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 12 / Cokato Street East
Turn left onto US 12 / Cokato Street East
Navigation decision point
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MN 15 / State Highway 15
Turn right onto MN 15 / State Highway 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
MN 23 / Division Street
Turn right onto MN 23 / Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
MN 23
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.72 one way
$49.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $26.63 | $53.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.25 | $10.63 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Morning in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 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
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
3h 31m 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 mostly highway, with 83% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a stretch of 52.5 miles on MN 23, which will likely feel like consistent cruising. The bulk of your travel will be on MN 23 and State Highway 15 before transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. Be prepared for increased traffic and more frequent exits once you get closer to the Twin Cities metro area.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on MN 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and State Highway 15. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stockholm, MN to Woodbury, MN is easy. At 3h 31m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 12 / Cokato Street East): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (MN 15 / State Highway 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 166.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on MN 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 1.8 miles (CR 3 / County Road 3 Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 12 / Cokato Street East): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (MN 15 / State Highway 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 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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