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Trip from Woodbury, MN to Orrock, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

118.8 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, MN

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human settlement in United States of America

Orrock, MN

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Trip Overview

This 118.8-mile drive from Woodbury, MN to Orrock, MN is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 31 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Highway 65 and Highway 169, with some travel on 261st Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, this journey is budget-friendly. The route offers a local driving experience, making it a straightforward excursion within the Midwest region. Given its duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

59.4 miles from Woodbury, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 65 53.3 mi 1h 7m
US Highway 169 22 mi 24m
MN 23 18.3 mi 20m
MN 210 16.9 mi 20m
261st Avenue 4.4 mi 8m
263rd Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Fremont Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
172nd Street 0.4 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 Orrock, 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

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

16 mi · 17 min · US Highway 169
8

Turn right onto 261st Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · 261st Avenue
9

Continue on Fremont Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Fremont Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto Fremont Avenue

117 ft · 2 sec · Fremont Avenue
11

Continue on Fremont Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Fremont Avenue
12

Turn slight left onto Fremont Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fremont Avenue
13

Continue on 261st Avenue

4.1 mi · 7 min · 261st Avenue
14

Continue on 172nd Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · 172nd Street
15

Continue on 263rd Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · 263rd Avenue
16

At end of road, turn left onto 184th Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 184th Street
17

Turn right onto 261st Avenue

102 ft · 4 sec · 261st Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

261st Avenue

Trip Plan

This 1-day trip offers flexibility, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic in the Woodbury area. With a total duration of around 2.5 hours, you likely won't need more than one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your navigation as the route involves several turns, particularly on 261st Avenue, to ensure you stay on track. The estimated fuel cost of $17 makes it an economical choice, so you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops.

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 59.4 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 14m 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 26 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.4 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orrock, 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 118.8 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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.

city in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mora, MN

59 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

Kimberly, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mora, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.4 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Chapala Mexican Restaurant in Princeton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Princeton, Minnesota

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 22min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17632007541

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Chapala Mexican Restaurant in Princeton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Princeton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17632007541

Visit website

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 118.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
17.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | MN 65 / State Highway 65

Turn left onto MN 65 / State Highway 65

Navigation decision point

4
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | MN 23

Turn right onto MN 23

Navigation decision point

4
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

5
111.5 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | Fremont Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Fremont Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | 184th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 184th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.68 one way

$35.36 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $19.05 $38.10
premium $4.53 $21.20 $42.39
diesel $5.61 $26.23 $52.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.6 0 $12.47 $5.70
Efficient EV 29.7 0 $10.40 $4.75
EV Truck/SUV 47.5 0 $16.63 $7.60

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 20, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, MN

Morning in Woodbury on Tuesday

Local time

7:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Orrock, MN

Morning in Orrock on Tuesday

Local time

7:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

2 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

2h 31m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no percentage of the journey on high-speed highways. The roads are generally local, meaning you'll be navigating through communities and experiencing a more grounded pace. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch' to note, the numerous turns suggest a need for attentive driving. This type of road profile often means a more varied experience, potentially passing through different types of terrain and smaller towns as you make your way from Woodbury to Orrock.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?

3/10

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 Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 9 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 118.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orrock, 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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