Woodbury, MN to Maple Plain, MN is 147.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m via State Highway 65 and US Highway 169, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-in-state drive stays within the Midwest region, making for a straightforward trip without crossing state lines. Given its relatively short duration and primarily highway profile, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so this route is best suited for those who prefer consistent speed and minimal local traffic.
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
73.9 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m 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
County Road 19
9.5 mi
15m
MN 101
6.9 mi
8m
County Road 117
3 mi
4m
109th Avenue North
1.5 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 Plain, MN.
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Start on CR 127
0.2 mi·29 sec·Gisler Road
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Turn right onto MN 210
17 mi·20 min·MN 210
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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
Turn straight onto CR 81
0.2 mi·25 sec·CR 81
11
Turn right
252 ft·9 sec
12
Continue on CR 150
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 159
0.5 mi·59 sec·Territorial Road
14
Turn right onto CR 116
1.4 mi·3 min·Fletcher Lane
15
Turn right onto CR 117
3.0 mi·4 min·County Road 117
16
Continue on CR 117
1.5 mi·2 min·109th Avenue North
17
Turn left onto CR 19
6.5 mi·11 min·County Road 19
18
Continue on CR 19
0.5 mi·52 sec·North Medina Street
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Continue on CR 19
3.0 mi·4 min·County Road 19
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Turn slight left onto CR 19
0.5 mi·54 sec·Baker Park Road
21
Turn right onto CR 19
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street East
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Turn left onto CR 19
139 ft·3 sec·Budd Avenue
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Arrive at destination
CR 19
Trip Plan
Given this route is only 147.8 miles and takes around 3 hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow ample time for any unscheduled stops without feeling rushed. You'll only have one designated stop, but with the drive being so manageable, you can easily add more if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $24, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer highway stretches, especially the 53.3-mile segment on State Highway 65.
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 73.9 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 32m 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Plain, 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 147.8 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 147.8 — 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
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95.5 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 169 / US Highway 169
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169 / US Highway 169
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
130.3 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|CR 159 / Territorial Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 159 / Territorial Road
Navigation decision point
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147.8 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|CR 19 / Budd Avenue
Turn left onto CR 19 / Budd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.86 one way
$49.73 round trip
$4.27/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$26.78
$53.56
premium
$5.04
$29.30
$58.61
diesel
$5.64
$32.81
$65.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.3
0
$15.52
$7.09
Efficient EV
37
0
$12.93
$5.91
EV Truck/SUV
59.1
0
$20.69
$9.46
Gas CO2
52 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 May 10, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, MN
Late night
in Woodbury on Saturday
Local time
1:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Maple Plain, MN
Late night
in Maple Plain on Saturday
Local time
1:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
15 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 7m 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 drive is predominantly highway cruising, with 87% of the 147.8 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 53.3 miles on State Highway 65, offering extended periods of consistent travel. After the highway segments conclude, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Expect a high volume of exits and interchanges during the highway portions.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and US Highway 169. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near MN 65 / State Highway 65.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 95.5 miles (US 169 / US Highway 169): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 4 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 95.5 miles (US 169 / US Highway 169): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Maple Plain, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
