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Trip from Woodbury, MN to Victoria, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

162.2 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

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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Downtown Victoria, MN, MN

Victoria, MN

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Trip Overview

Woodbury, MN to Victoria, MN is 162.2 miles and takes about 3h 19m via State Highway 65, US Highway 169, and MN 23, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a straightforward drive. With 95% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct path with minimal detours. The estimated fuel cost is quite reasonable, suggesting it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical commute. This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

81.1 miles from Woodbury, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

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
I 494 11.1 mi 13m
I 94 8.3 mi 9m
MN 101 6.9 mi 8m
Minnesota State Highway 7 6.6 mi 9m
Longest stretch: State Highway 65 — 53.3 mi, about 1h 7m

Traffic on I-94

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~4,726 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~212 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

22.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, MN and Victoria, 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

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

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
11

Merge onto I 94

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 216 Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 494

11 mi · 13 min · I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 16B Toward MN 7 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto MN 7

6.6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
16

Turn left onto MN 41

2.2 mi · 3 min · Hazeltine Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto MN 5

1.3 mi · 1 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on MN 5

2.2 mi · 3 min · Arboretum Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto CR 11

79 ft · 1 sec · Victoria Drive
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

CR 11

Trip Plan

Since this 162.2-mile drive can be completed in under 3.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to avoid potential rush hour traffic around the Twin Cities metro area. Your fuel cost is estimated at $26, so ensure your tank is sufficiently filled before you set out. The longest stretch without a major road change is 53.3 miles on State Highway 65, so plan your refreshments accordingly. With just one stop suggested, you can easily make this a quick trip.

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 81.1 miles from Woodbury, MN, or about 1h 40m 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 36 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Victoria, 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 162.2 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elk River, MN

81 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

McGrath, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mora, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.1 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 · final third

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 43min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Chapala Mexican Restaurant in Princeton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Princeton, Minnesota

2 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Ruby's Roost Bakery & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Victoria, Minnesota

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

Visit website

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hopkins, Minnesota

2.7 mi

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Chapala Mexican Restaurant in Princeton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Princeton, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17632007541

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Ruby's Roost Bakery & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Victoria, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

Visit website

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hopkins, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

Tamarack Wayside Rest

0 mi from route

Elm Creek Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

MN-210: McGregor Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Rest Area

0.7 mi from route

Woodland Trails Regional Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Elk River, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17636351150

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 128.9 and 162.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
128.9 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
7
137.9 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 494 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216 Toward I 494 South
7
149.4 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward MN 7 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16B Toward MN 7 West
6
158.7 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | MN 5 / Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

Turn right onto MN 5 / Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
162.2 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | CR 11 / Victoria Drive

Turn left onto CR 11 / Victoria Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.40 one way

$54.79 round trip

$4.29/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.77 $30.45 $60.91
premium $5.31 $33.88 $67.77
diesel $6.18 $39.49 $78.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.7 0 $17.03 $7.79
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.19 $6.49
EV Truck/SUV 64.9 0 $22.71 $10.38

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, MN

Morning in Woodbury on Sunday

Local time

9:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Victoria, MN

Morning in Victoria on Sunday

Local time

9:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

SSW 15 mph 0% chance 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

1 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

3h 19m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend almost all of your time on the highway, with 95% of the 162.2 miles covered on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 53.3 miles, which occurs on State Highway 65. Expect to see a lot of exits and merging traffic as you navigate US Highway 169. The transition to surface roads will likely happen near the end of your trip, as you approach Victoria.

95% 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: 53.3 mi on State Highway 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and US Highway 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 128.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 162.2 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 128.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,317 ft 905 ft

Total Climb

287 ft

Total Descent

616 ft

Highest Point

1,317 ft

Elevation Range

413 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Woodbury, MN to Victoria, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.

Saint Paul

128.9 mi in | ~2h 35m

About the Cities

Starting in Woodbury, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1967

Woodbury is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

Arriving in Victoria, MN

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Wendelin Grimm Farmstead — historic farm near Victoria, Minnesota, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 162.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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 — we found about 5 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 Victoria, 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 128.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Victoria, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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