Woodbury, MN to Maple Grove, MN is 140.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m via State Highway 65 and US Highway 169, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a straightforward drive. You'll spend nearly all your time on highways, so expect a consistent cruising experience. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is well-suited for a quick transition between two points without extensive exploration.
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
70.1 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m 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
I 94
8.3 mi
9m
MN 101
6.9 mi
8m
I 494
1.2 mi
1m
Bass Lake Road
0.5 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 Maple Grove, 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
6.9 mi·8 min·MN 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
11
Merge onto I 94
8.3 mi·9 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 494
1.2 mi·1 min·I 494
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 26Toward CR 10: Bass Lake RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 10
0.5 mi·50 sec·Bass Lake Road
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
CR 10
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 49m duration, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure you have enough before you set off. With a 98% highway share and only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive without a lengthy break, but keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 53.3-mile stretch on State Highway 65.
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 70.1 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 27m 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, 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 140.3 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 128.9 and 139.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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128.9 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
5
129.6 mi into trip|~2h 36m in|I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
137.9 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
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139.5 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward CR 10: Bass Lake Road
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139.8 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Bass Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.88 one way
$41.76 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$22.50
$45.00
premium
$4.53
$25.03
$50.07
diesel
$5.61
$30.98
$61.95
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: 49.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.1
0
$14.73
$6.73
Efficient EV
35.1
0
$12.28
$5.61
EV Truck/SUV
56.1
0
$19.64
$8.98
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, MN
Late night
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maple Grove, MN
Late night
in Maple Grove on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
17 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 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 overwhelmingly on highways, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 53.3 miles on State Highway 65 before transitioning to other main roads like US Highway 169 and MN 23. Expect a consistent cruising pace for the vast majority of the trip, with minimal time spent on surface streets.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and US Highway 169. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 128.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 140.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 128.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.6 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Maple Grove, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 140.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on State Highway 65. 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 Maple Grove, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 128.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.6 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maple Grove, MN before heading back.
