Woodbury, MN to Maple Lake, MN is 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m via State Highway 65 and MN 23, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the same state. Given its relatively short duration and highway profile, this drive is well-suited for a single-day excursion. You'll spend the majority of your time on well-maintained roads, allowing for a consistent pace. Consider this trip if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Minnesota locations without extensive planning.
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
72.4 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 65
53.3 mi
1h 7m
MN 23
33.6 mi
38m
MN 25
17.8 mi
22m
MN 210
16.9 mi
20m
County Road 37 Northeast
8.7 mi
12m
US 10
5.4 mi
6m
State Highway 25
3.8 mi
6m
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
2m
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 Lake, MN.
1
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
33 mi·37 min·MN 23
5
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
125 ft·1 sec·MN 23
6
Continue on MN 23
0.9 mi·1 min·MN 23
7
Turn left onto MN 25
18 mi·22 min·MN 25
8
Turn left onto US 10
5.4 mi·6 min·US 10
9
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi·2 min·165th Avenue Southeast
10
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi·1 min·Park Boulevard Southeast
11
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi·57 sec·County Road 11
12
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Highway 25
13
Continue on MN 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Pine Street
14
Continue on MN 25
3.7 mi·6 min·State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi·12 min·County Road 37 Northeast
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 8
0.5 mi·1 min·Oak Avenue North
17
Arrive at destination
CR 7
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $22, you can plan to make good time. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 53.3 miles on State Highway 65, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the advantage of adjusting your departure time based on your schedule. Keep an eye out for transitions from highway to local roads as you near Maple Lake.
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 72.4 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 30m 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Lake, 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 144.9 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 135.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.1 mi into trip|~21m in|MN 65 / State Highway 65
Turn left onto MN 65 / State Highway 65
Navigation decision point
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70.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|MN 23
Turn right onto MN 23
Navigation decision point
5
103.2 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|MN 23
Enter roundabout onto MN 23
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
104.1 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|MN 25
Turn left onto MN 25
Navigation decision point
5
135.7 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Turn right onto CR 37 / County Road 37 Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.56 one way
$43.13 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$23.24
$46.47
premium
$4.53
$25.85
$51.71
diesel
$5.61
$31.99
$63.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 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
43.5
0
$15.21
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.29
$9.27
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Late night
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
21°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 5 to 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Maple Lake, MN
Late night
in Maple Lake on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
23 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
3h 2m 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?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 90% of the 144.9 miles on main roads like State Highway 65, MN 23, and MN 25. You'll experience a significant stretch of 53.3 miles on State Highway 65, likely offering a consistent cruising experience. The remaining 10% of the drive will transition to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a steady pace with relatively few interruptions for much of the drive.
90% 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: 53.3 mi on State Highway 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 23. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near MN 65 / State Highway 65.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Maple Lake, MN is easy. At 3h 2m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (MN 23): Navigation decision point; at 103.2 miles (MN 23): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 144.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on State Highway 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 17.1 miles (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (MN 23): Navigation decision point; at 103.2 miles (MN 23): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Maple Lake, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
