Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Woodbury, MN to Scanlon, MN is 28.4 miles and takes about 36 minutes via MN 210 and I-35, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points within Minnesota. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient option for getting from point A to point B. It's a good choice if you need to cover a short distance quickly without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 210 | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| I 35 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| MN 45 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 45 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gisler Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Scanlon, MN.
Start on CR 127
Turn left onto MN 210
Turn left
Merge onto I 35
Take the exit
Turn right onto MN 45; CR 61
Continue on CR 45
Turn left onto CR 16
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MN 210
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 35 North: Duluth
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward MN 45, CR 45: Scanlon, Cloquet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$8.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.85 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Scanlon on Friday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 97% of the 28.4 miles covered on high-speed roads like MN 210 and I-35. You'll experience a longest stretch of 23.4 miles on MN 210, offering a continuous cruising experience. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads for a brief period near your destination, likely with more frequent exits and local traffic as you approach Scanlon.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 210 and I 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 210.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 210): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
93 ft
Total Descent
208 ft
Highest Point
1,338 ft
~6.1 mi in
Elevation Range
174 ft
Founded 1967
Woodbury is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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