How far is Lake Elmo, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Lake Elmo, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Elmo and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Elmo and Woodbury.
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Start on Lake Elmo Avenue North
2364 ft · 1 min · Lake Elmo Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stillwater Boulevard North
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stillwater Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 34th Street North
45 m · 3 sec · 34th Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto 34th Street North
1.7 mi · 2 min · 34th Street North
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Take the ramp right toward I 694 North
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Duluth
2206 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake
1722 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto MN 73
1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Turn left onto Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 73
22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73
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Turn left onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Elmo and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain leaving Lake Elmo and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Elmo to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Lake Elmo and 70.5 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Lake Elmo and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Pine City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Elmo and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 116.37 mi (187.28 km).
#1 Lake Elmo
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 9,280 |
| Coordinates | 44.9958000, -92.8793800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.25 | $21.11 | $42.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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