Woodbury, MN to Shakopee, MN is 158.9 miles and takes about 3 hours 22 minutes via State Highway 65, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion. The route predominantly uses highway, making it an efficient choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
79.5 miles from Woodbury, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 65
93.7 mi
1h 55m
MN 210
16.9 mi
20m
MN 65
16.5 mi
21m
MN 100
15.3 mi
19m
US 169 BUS
6.1 mi
9m
US 169
4.3 mi
4m
I 694
1.8 mi
2m
I 494
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 65
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Shakopee, 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
94 mi·1 hr 55 min·State Highway 65
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
17 mi·21 min·MN 65
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MN 65
300 ft·5 sec·Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 694 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 694
1.8 mi·2 min·I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 35AToward MN 100Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MN 100
15 mi·19 min·MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 WestUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
1.5 mi·1 min·I 494; MN 5
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 10AToward US 169 South, US 169 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·57 sec
Toward US 169 SouthUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 169
4.3 mi·4 min·US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 116Toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169 BUS
6.1 mi·9 min·US 169 BUS
Toward US 169 Business, CR 101Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
0.2 mi·56 sec·1st Avenue East
18
Turn left onto Holmes Street South
177 ft·9 sec·Holmes Street South
19
Turn right
71 ft·5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, leaving in the morning should give you ample time to reach Shakopee with daylight to spare. With a total drive time of just over 3 hours, you might only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. The $23 fuel estimate suggests this is an economical trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 93.7 miles on State Highway 65, to ensure you don't need to search for a station unexpectedly.
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 79.5 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shakopee, 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 158.9 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 93.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 129.7 and 152.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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129.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
7
145.6 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
8
147.4 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South, US 169 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward US 169 South, US 169 North
8
152.4 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 116
Toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101
8
152.6 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|US 169 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169 BUS toward US 169 Business, CR 101
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 169 Business, CR 101
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.09 one way
$52.17 round trip
$4.17/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$27.90
$55.80
premium
$4.95
$30.95
$61.91
diesel
$5.35
$33.47
$66.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.7
0
$16.68
$7.63
Efficient EV
39.7
0
$13.90
$6.36
EV Truck/SUV
63.6
0
$22.25
$10.17
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, MN
Afternoon
in Woodbury on Wednesday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 2:20AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 2:17AM CDT until June 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Shakopee, MN
Afternoon
in Shakopee on Wednesday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 2:20AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 2:17AM CDT until June 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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
11 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 22m 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?
Expect a drive that is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the 158.9 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 93.7 miles on State Highway 65 without interruption. The transition to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only in the final miles. This means you'll likely notice the consistent pace of highway cruising for the vast majority of your trip.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.7 mi on State Highway 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 210. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 158.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 129.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 158.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shakopee, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 129.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Shakopee, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
