Woodbury, MN to Centerville, MN is 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m via I 35, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Minnesota, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and highway profile, it's ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get somewhere efficiently. The route is designed for speed and ease, with minimal detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.5 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
86.9 mi
1h 33m
State Highway 73
23.7 mi
40m
I 35E
3.7 mi
3m
MN 210
3.6 mi
4m
Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
Arrowhead Lane
0.7 mi
1m
Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Gisler Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Centerville, MN.
1
Start on CR 127
0.2 mi·33 sec·Gisler Road
2
Turn left onto MN 210
3.6 mi·4 min·MN 210
3
Turn right onto MN 73
6.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 73
4
Continue on MN 73
16 mi·26 min·State Highway 73
5
Continue on MN 27; MN 73
0.5 mi·1 min·Folz Boulevard
6
Turn right onto MN 73; CR 61
0.7 mi·1 min·Arrowhead Lane
7
Continue on MN 73; CR 61
0.8 mi·1 min·State Highway 73
8
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
136 ft·8 sec·State Highway 73
9
Continue on State Highway 73
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 73
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
11
Merge onto I 35
87 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
3.7 mi·3 min·I 35E
Toward Saint PaulUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 123 B-AToward CR 14Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 14
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 21
371 ft·11 sec·Centerville Road
16
Turn left onto Sorel Street
118 ft·5 sec·Sorel Street
17
Arrive at destination
Sorel Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2.5-hour drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour if you're departing from a busy area. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the 86.9-mile mark on I 35 where the longest stretch concludes. Keep an eye on your fuel; with a budget of $18, you should be well-covered, but it's always wise to top off before a long highway segment.
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 60.5 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 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 27 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, 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 121.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Woodbury, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 86.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.9 and 119.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
27.9 mi into trip|~46m in|State Highway 73
Enter roundabout onto State Highway 73
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
28.7 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
5
28.9 mi into trip|~48m in|I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
115.8 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul
7
119.5 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward CR 14
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123 B-A
Toward CR 14
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.19 one way
$36.38 round trip
$3.82/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$19.64
$39.28
premium
$4.60
$21.94
$43.87
diesel
$4.80
$22.87
$45.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.3
0
$12.72
$5.81
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.84
EV Truck/SUV
48.4
0
$16.95
$7.75
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, MN
Morning
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
0 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Centerville, MN
Morning
in Centerville on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Smoke
0 mph0% chanceLive 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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m 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 to spend approximately 97% of your time on the highway, totaling about 117.5 miles of high-speed cruising. The longest continuous stretch on I 35 measures 86.9 miles, so you'll experience extended periods of consistent travel. Once you transition off I 35, you'll encounter surface roads for the remaining miles, likely with more frequent intersections and a change in pace.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.9 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and State Highway 73. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.9 miles in near State Highway 73.
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 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles (State Highway 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,317 ft895 ft
Total Climb
12 ft
Total Descent
423 ft
Highest Point
1,317 ft
Elevation Range
423 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 Centerville, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Minneapolis along the way.
Minneapolis
28.7 mi in|~47m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 86.9 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 27.9 miles (State Highway 73): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Centerville, MN before heading back.
