Woodbury, MN Road Trips
Woodbury, MN serves as a useful starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 22 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 121-mile quick runs to 274-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Woodbury, MN head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
22
Longest Drive
274.4 mi
Blue Earth, MN
Quickest Drive
2h 28m
Centerville, MN
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Trips from Woodbury, MN
Woodbury, MN to Blue Earth, MN
Woodbury, MN to Stewartville, MN
Woodbury, MN to Mankato, MN
Woodbury, MN to Waseca, MN
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Woodbury, MN to Warsaw, MN
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Woodbury, MN to Faribault, MN
Woodbury, MN to Wheatland, MN
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Woodbury, MN to Rosemount, MN
Woodbury, MN to French Lake, MN
Woodbury, MN to Lakeland, MN
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Woodbury, MN to Stillwater, MN
Woodbury, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Woodbury, MN to Saint Michael, MN
Driving from Woodbury, MN
On average, trips departing from Woodbury, MN run 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 274 miles (5h 20m), while the shortest is just 121 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Woodbury, MN are Blue Earth, MN (274.4 mi, 5h 20m), Stewartville, MN (228.1 mi, 4h 42m), Mankato, MN (215.9 mi, 4h 31m), Waseca, MN (214 mi, 4h 20m), and Benson, MN (201.7 mi, 4h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 170-mile trip from Woodbury, MN, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 22 mapped routes leaving Woodbury, MN and 0 routes heading into Woodbury, MN, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 121 to 274 miles.
The longest mapped route from Woodbury, MN covers 274 miles and takes approximately 5h 20m. Shorter options start at just 121 miles.
The average route from Woodbury, MN runs about 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 170-mile trip from Woodbury, MN costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Woodbury, MN include Blue Earth, MN, Stewartville, MN, Mankato, MN and Waseca, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Woodbury, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
76,945
Median Income
$126,222
Median Home Value
$434,900
Median Age
37.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Woodbury, MN at a Glance
Founded
1967
Elevation
991 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Woodbury, MN
A sampling of people born in Woodbury, MN.
Michelle Fischbach
1965
American politician
Kassey Kallman
1992
American soccer player
City data from Wikidata (Q862672), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Woodbury, MN
Woodbury is a suburban city in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
1 Woodbury Heritage House and Garden, Marsh Creek Park (SW corner of Radio Dr and Lake Rd), ☏ +1 651 714-3564. Jun-Sep: 2nd and 4th Su 1PM-4PM. A throwback to Woodbury's agricultural roots, this old structure was built in the 1870s as an attachment to a log cabin home. The garden contains many crops that were grown in Woodbury around that time.
1 Eagle Valley Golf Course, 2600 Double Eagle Ln, ☏ +1 651 714-3750. 18-hole par-72 golf course.
1 Duc's, 783 Radio Dr (at Tamarack Rd, in the Seasons Market shopping center), ☏ +1 651 735-1044. M-F 11AM-9PM, Sa noon-9PM, Su noon-8PM. Vietnamese and Chinese.
1 3rd Act Craft Brewery, 4120 Radio Dr, ☏ +1 651 998-2337, [email protected]. M-Th 3PM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. (updated Aug 2019)
1 Hampton Inn, 1450 Weir Dr, ☏ +1 651 578-2822, fax: +1 651 578-8692. Indoor pool, free wireless internet. $130+.
Interstate 94 runs along the northern edge of Woodbury, separating it from Oakdale and Lake Elmo. Interstate 494 cuts across the northwestern corner of the city, and turns into Interstate 694 north of I-94.
A car is almost mandatory for getting around Woodbury. Transit service is so poor that it's barely worth mentioning, only consisting of a couple weekday rush hour express buses to the downtowns of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The buses that do run are operated by Metro Transit
Travel tips adapted from Woodbury (Minnesota) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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