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Trip from Woodbury, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

102.9 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Woodbury, MN

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Downtown Hoyt Lakes, MN, MN

Hoyt Lakes, MN

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Trip Overview

Woodbury, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN is 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m via US 53, MN 210, and MN 33, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traveling through Minnesota. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it ideal for a quick, direct journey. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a same-day trip, offering a convenient way to reach your destination without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.5 miles from Woodbury, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 53 35.9 mi 41m
MN 210 23.4 mi 28m
MN 33 19.8 mi 26m
State Highway 135 11.4 mi 17m
Kennedy Memorial Drive 1.8 mi 3m
Highway 110 1.8 mi 3m
South Broadway 1.8 mi 3m
State Highway 37 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 53 — 35.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Hoyt Lakes, MN.

1

Start on CR 127

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Gisler Road
2

Turn left onto MN 210

23 mi · 28 min · MN 210
3

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 35 North: Duluth Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 35
5

Take the exit onto MN 33

0.6 mi · 58 sec · MN 33
Toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
6

Enter roundabout onto MN 33

127 ft · 1 sec · MN 33
7

Continue on MN 33

19 mi · 25 min · MN 33
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit onto MN 33

0.4 mi · 29 sec · MN 33
9

Merge onto US 53

36 mi · 41 min · US 53
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto MN 37

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MN 37
Toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik
11

Turn right onto MN 37

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on MN 37; FH 11

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto MN 135

11 mi · 17 min · State Highway 135
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on CR 100; FH 11

0.4 mi · 39 sec · County Highway 100
15

Continue on CR 100; FH 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North
16

Turn right onto CR 100; FH 11

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street North
17

Turn left onto CH 110; FH 11

1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110
18

Continue on CH 110; FH 11

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Highway 110
19

Continue on CH 110; FH 11

1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
20

Arrive at destination

CH 110; FH 11

Trip Plan

For this 2h 16m trip, leaving anytime in the morning is feasible, allowing you to arrive with ample daylight. With only 102.9 miles, you won't need to split the drive, but consider a brief stop if you'd like to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $15. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on US 53, so plan any necessary breaks before or after that segment. This route is straightforward, so focus on enjoying the direct path to Hoyt Lakes.

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 51.5 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoyt Lakes, 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 102.9 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Woodbury, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 53 for about 35.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Eveleth, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eveleth, MN

51 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

Cloquet, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Woodbury, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wilbert Cafe & El Toro Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cotton, Minnesota

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.8

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12184823318

Visit website

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cloquet, Minnesota

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hive Coffee And Bakeshop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aurora, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12182290001

Visit website

Wilbert Cafe & El Toro Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.8

Cotton, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12184823318

Visit website

Bearaboo Coffee Escape

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.4

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+12188795051

Streetcar Kitchen & Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.1

Carlton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12183843333

Visit website

Kunnari's Kitchen & Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.9

Virginia, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12182488114

Visit website

Saigon Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.9

Virginia, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12187416465

Visit website

The Hive Coffee And Bakeshop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Aurora, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12182290001

Visit website

Miigwitches Brew

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.1

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12189007959

United States Hockey Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 80.9

Eveleth, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+12187445167

Visit website

Gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 29.4

Cloquet, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12188792279

Black Bear Golf Course

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 22.1

Cloquet, Minnesota

+12188782485

Visit website

Discover the Range

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.9

Eveleth, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12187498161

Visit website

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 23.6 and 81.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
23.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Turn left toward I 35 North: Duluth

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 35 North: Duluth
5
25.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | MN 33

Take the exit onto MN 33 toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
5
25.8 mi into trip | ~32m in | MN 33

Enter roundabout onto MN 33

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
45.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 53

Merge onto US 53

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | MN 37 / State Highway 37

Turn right onto MN 37 / State Highway 37

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.31 one way

$30.63 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $16.50 $33.00
premium $4.53 $18.36 $36.72
diesel $5.61 $22.72 $45.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Black Bear Casino Resort - Tesla Supercharger

Carlton, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Eveleth Mesabi Station

Eveleth, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

Lundgren Ford

Eveleth, MN

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

Virginia Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant

Virginia, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

City of Virginia

Virginia, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

Ken Waschke Auto Plaza

VIRGINIA, MN

EV Connect

1 DCFC

VIRGINIA PU VETS MEMORIAL

Virginia, MN

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ZEFNET: 3 Tesla: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.41 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, MN

Night in Woodbury on Saturday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

21°F

Partly Cloudy

NW 5 to 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hoyt Lakes, MN

Night in Hoyt Lakes on Saturday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

41 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 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the 102.9 miles on major roads like US 53. You'll experience a longest stretch of 35.9 miles on US 53, offering continuous cruising. The transition to surface roads will be minimal as you near Hoyt Lakes. Expect a consistent driving experience with few interruptions due to the high highway percentage.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on US 53.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and MN 210. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 102.9 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 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (MN 33): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (MN 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Hoyt Lakes, MN, road signs point toward Iron Range and Biwabik.

Iron Range

25.3 mi in | ~31m | via MN 33

Biwabik

81 mi in | ~1h 39m | via MN 37

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.9 miles on US 53. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Hoyt Lakes, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (MN 33): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles (MN 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoyt Lakes, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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