Woodbury, MN to Goodview, MN is 241.7 miles and takes about 5h 9m via I 35 and Route 61, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Minnesota, offering a straightforward drive. With 92% of the route on highways, it’s a practical choice for a quick trip when you want to cover ground efficiently. Plan for this to be a single-day excursion, keeping your travel straightforward.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.9 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
86.9 mi
1h 33m
Route 61
51.2 mi
1h 3m
State Highway 73
23.7 mi
40m
US 10
22.7 mi
30m
I 35E
17 mi
19m
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi
19m
Red Wing Boulevard
6 mi
8m
MN 210
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,405 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~276 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Goodview, MN.
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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
9.9 mi·10 min·I 35E
Toward Saint PaulUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 117Toward CR 96Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CH 96
492 ft·12 sec·CH 96
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto CH 59
2.3 mi·4 min·Centerville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CH 15
0.4 mi·1 min·County Road E
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the ramp
226 ft·5 sec
Toward I 35E South: Saint PaulUse the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 35E SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 35E
1.6 mi·2 min·I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
5.5 mi·6 min·I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St PaulUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
2.5 mi·3 min·US 10
Exit 107AToward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta StreetUse the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61
20 mi·26 min·US 10; US 61
Exit 244Toward US 10 East, US 61 SouthUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto MN 316
0.1 mi·13 sec·Red Wing Boulevard
24
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
62 ft·1 sec·Red Wing Boulevard
25
Continue on MN 316
0.4 mi·32 sec·Red Wing Boulevard
26
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
71 ft·0 sec·Red Wing Boulevard
27
Continue on MN 316
0.5 mi·43 sec·Red Wing Boulevard
28
Enter roundabout onto MN 316
76 ft·1 sec·Red Wing Boulevard
29
Continue on MN 316
4.9 mi·7 min·Red Wing Boulevard
30
Continue on MN 316
1.8 mi·2 min·Polk Avenue
31
Continue on MN 316
2.0 mi·2 min·Highway 316 Boulevard
32
Enter roundabout onto US 61
247 ft·3 sec·Route 61
33
Continue on US 61
5.6 mi·6 min·Route 61
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
6.1 mi·8 min·Route 61
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on US 61
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on US 61; US 63
15 mi·19 min·Route 61/Route 63
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on US 61; US 63
2.8 mi·5 min·North Lakeshore Drive
38
Continue on US 61
9.5 mi·13 min·Route 61
39
Continue on US 61
0.2 mi·17 sec·2nd Street
40
Continue on US 61
30 mi·35 min·Route 61
Use the straight lane.
41
Turn left onto CR 32
0.3 mi·29 sec·County Road 32
42
Continue on CR 32
2.0 mi·3 min·6th Street
43
Arrive at destination
CR 32
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet, allowing ample daylight to complete the 241.7 miles. Since it's a single-day trip with a manageable fuel cost around $34, you won't need to break it up, but consider a brief stop for stretching or fuel if needed. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 86.9 miles on I 35, so plan for that segment to be continuous highway driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from the main highways to State Highway 73 near the end of your trip.
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 120.9 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 2h 26m 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 53 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodview, 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 241.7 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.8 and 138.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
8
128.8 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
8
130.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
9
136.2 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
8
138.7 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|US 10; US 61
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61 toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.82 one way
$81.65 round trip
$4.29/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.77
$45.38
$90.76
premium
$5.31
$50.49
$100.98
diesel
$6.18
$58.85
$117.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.5
0
$25.38
$11.60
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.15
$9.67
EV Truck/SUV
96.7
1
$33.84
$15.47
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, MN
Morning
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Sunny
N 10 to 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Goodview, MN
Morning
in Goodview on Sunday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
9 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
5h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 drive is predominantly highway, with 92% of the 241.7 miles on major routes like I 35 and Route 61. You'll experience a significant stretch of 86.9 miles on I 35, which means you'll be in a highway cruising mode for a substantial portion. State Highway 73 marks the transition to surface roads for the remaining 8% of the trip, offering a change of pace as you approach your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Route 61. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.8 miles in near I 35E.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 241.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 115.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,317 ft671 ft
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
837 ft
Highest Point
1,317 ft
Elevation Range
646 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbury, MN and Goodview, MN, road signs point toward Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Cr 96.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 241.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 10 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Goodview, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 115.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Goodview, MN before the return drive.
