Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
205.3 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, MN
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Kasota, MN
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The drive from Woodbury, MN to Kasota, MN covers 205.3 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 65, US 169, MN 210 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
102.7 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 65 | 93.7 mi | 1h 55m |
| US 169 | 51 mi | 59m |
| MN 210 | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| MN 65 | 16.5 mi | 21m |
| MN 100 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| Rabbit Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Louisville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 7 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~3,446 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~246 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 4 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Kasota, MN.
Start on CR 127
Turn right onto MN 210
Turn left onto MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Continue on MN 65
Take the exit
Merge onto I 694
Take the exit
Continue on MN 100
Take the exit
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 169
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on CR 78
Turn right onto Louisville Road
Turn right onto 147th Street
Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 169
Continue on US 169
Continue on US 169
Turn left onto MN 99
Continue on MN 99
Turn right onto CR 45
At end of road, turn right onto CR 21
Turn right onto North Rice Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.7 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kasota, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Woodbury, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 205.3 miles and 4h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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.
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 102.7 miles from Woodbury, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 129.7 and 161.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 169 South, US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$32.51 one way
$65.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| premium | $4.85 | $39.18 | $78.37 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $45.25 | $90.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.85 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.74 | $13.14 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Kasota on Friday
Local time
4:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
205.3 mi in 4h 17m, mostly highway — 93.7 mi of that is on State Highway 65.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.7 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 205.3 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 129.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
93 ft
Total Descent
604 ft
Highest Point
1,317 ft
Elevation Range
570 ft
Founded 1967
Woodbury is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 205.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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