Woodbury, MN to Albertville, MN is 130.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m via State Highway 65 and US Highway 169, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, covering a moderate distance that's easily manageable for a single day. You'll be on well-maintained highways for most of the drive, making it a straightforward commute. If you're looking for a simple drive between two points in the Midwest without extensive planning, this route fits the bill.
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
65.3 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 65
53.3 mi
1h 7m
US Highway 169
32.9 mi
37m
MN 23
18.3 mi
20m
MN 210
16.9 mi
20m
60th Street Northeast
2.2 mi
3m
70th Street Northeast
2.1 mi
3m
MN 101
1.7 mi
1m
Oakwood Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 65
— 53.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Albertville, MN.
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Start on CR 127
0.2 mi·29 sec·Gisler Road
2
Turn right onto MN 210
17 mi·20 min·MN 210
3
Turn left onto MN 65
53 mi·1 hr 7 min·State Highway 65
4
Turn right onto MN 23
18 mi·20 min·MN 23
5
Turn left
0.4 mi·45 sec
6
Merge onto US 169
6.5 mi·7 min·US Highway 169
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169
26 mi·30 min·US Highway 169
8
Continue on US 169
383 ft·4 sec·POW/MIA Memorial Highway
9
Continue on MN 101
1.7 mi·1 min·MN 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward CR 42, CR 38: River Road, 70th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Quam Avenue Northeast
0.8 mi·1 min·Quam Avenue Northeast
12
Turn right onto CR 38
1.7 mi·2 min·70th Street Northeast
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 38
164 ft·2 sec·70th Street Northeast
14
Continue on CR 38
0.4 mi·38 sec·70th Street Northeast
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 137
205 ft·4 sec·Oakwood Avenue Northeast
16
Continue on CR 137
1.1 mi·1 min·Oakwood Avenue Northeast
17
Continue on CR 137
2.2 mi·3 min·60th Street Northeast
18
Continue on CR 37
0.2 mi·30 sec·61st Street Northeast
19
Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast
192 ft·6 sec·Main Avenue Northeast
20
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
205 ft·14 sec·60th Street Northeast
21
Turn left
85 ft·6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 39m estimated drive time, starting in the morning will allow you to complete this trip within daylight hours. The route has only one recommended stop, but you can easily break up the drive with additional brief pauses if needed. Be mindful of the fuel cost estimate around $20, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially since most of the drive is on the highway. Since this is a single-day trip with a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 65.3 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albertville, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, MN
This is one driving day of about 130.7 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Woodbury, 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 State Highway 65 for about 53.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 130.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.1 mi into trip|~21m in|MN 65 / State Highway 65
Turn left onto MN 65 / State Highway 65
Navigation decision point
7
123.8 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward CR 42, CR 38: River Road, 70th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 42, CR 38: River Road, 70th Street
5
126.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|CR 38 / 70th Street Northeast
Enter roundabout onto CR 38 / 70th Street Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
130.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|Main Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
130.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.46 one way
$42.91 round trip
$4.17/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$22.95
$45.90
premium
$4.95
$25.46
$50.92
diesel
$5.35
$27.53
$55.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.72
$6.27
Efficient EV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
EV Truck/SUV
52.3
0
$18.30
$8.36
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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon
in Woodbury on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 10:10AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Albertville, MN
Afternoon
in Albertville on Wednesday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
SE 5 to 10 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 10:10AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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 39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive that is 94% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 53.3 miles, primarily on State Highway 65. You'll transition onto surface roads for the final few miles as you approach Albertville. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll encounter a consistent flow of traffic and a need to manage merging and lane changes.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on State Highway 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and US Highway 169. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near MN 65 / State Highway 65.
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 39m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 123.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.6 miles (CR 38 / 70th Street Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,317 ft900 ft
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
496 ft
Highest Point
1,317 ft
Elevation Range
417 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woodbury, MN to Albertville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42 along the way.
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on State Highway 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 123.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.6 miles (CR 38 / 70th Street Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albertville, MN before heading back.
