Origin
Woodbury, MN
Late night in Woodbury on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, MN to Menahga, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
139.4 mi
224 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
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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Menahga, MN
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Trip Overview
Woodbury, MN to Menahga, MN is 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m via MN 210 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region into a more northerly part of the state. You'll experience a mix of highway speeds and surface road cruising as you head toward central Minnesota. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive time, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward path to your destination.
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
69.7 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 210 | 32.2 mi | 40m |
| Voyageur Highway | 30.2 mi | 36m |
| US 10 | 24.8 mi | 28m |
| Jefferson Street North | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 210 | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| 2nd Street Northeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MN 210
— 32.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Menahga, MN.
1
Start on CR 127
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gisler Road
2
Turn right onto MN 210
32 mi
·
40 min
·
MN 210
3
Turn left onto US 169; MN 210
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Voyageur Highway
4
Continue on US 169; MN 210
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street Northeast
5
Continue on MN 210
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Voyageur Highway
6
Continue on MN 6; MN 210
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Front Street
7
Turn right onto MN 6; MN 210
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Archibald Road
8
Continue on MN 6; MN 210
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Voyageur Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 6; MN 210
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on MN 6; MN 210
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto MN 210
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
12
Continue on MN 210
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Oak Street
13
Continue on MN 210
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
4th Street
14
Continue on MN 210
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Voyageur Highway
15
Continue on MN 210
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Washington Street
16
Continue on MN 210
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
17
Continue on MN 210; MN 371 Business
21 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 210
18
Continue on US 10; MN 210
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 10; MN 210
19
Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 10; MN 210
20
Continue on US 10; IC A
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 10; IC A
21
Turn right onto US 71
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Jefferson Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto MN 87
55 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street West
23
Arrive at destination
MN 87
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 57-minute drive time, starting your trip in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. You’ll likely only need one planned stop along the way. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, especially as you approach the 32.2-mile segment on MN 210. Since this is a shorter trip, you can easily adjust your departure time or add spontaneous breaks as needed.
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 69.7 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menahga, 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.
+
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 139.4 miles and 2h 57m.
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 MN 210 for about 32.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 139.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MN 210
Turn right onto MN 210
Navigation decision point
4
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
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MN 6; MN 210 / Archibald Road
Turn right onto MN 6; MN 210 / Archibald Road
Navigation decision point
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
MN 6; MN 210 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto MN 6; MN 210 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
US 71 / Jefferson Street North
Turn right onto US 71 / Jefferson Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
139.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
|
MN 87 / Main Street West
Turn left onto MN 87 / Main Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.75 one way
$41.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $22.35 | $44.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.78 | $61.56 |
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: 48.8 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 | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
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.
Destination
Menahga, MN
Late night in Menahga on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
3 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 57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 56% highway share, meaning you'll spend a little over half the time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on MN 210 measures 32.2 miles before you transition to Voyageur Highway and then US 10. Expect a mixed driving experience, starting with quicker travel and later moving to more varied road conditions. You'll notice a shift from denser exit areas to more open cruising as you progress.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on MN 210.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 210.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodbury, MN to Menahga, MN is easy. At 2h 57m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (MN 6; MN 210 / Archibald Road): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles (MN 6; MN 210 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 139.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on MN 210. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 51 miles (MN 6; MN 210 / Archibald Road): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles (MN 6; MN 210 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menahga, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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