How far is Le Center, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Le Center, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Center and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Center and Woodbury.
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Start on South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Continue on County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Continue on County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto 201st Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto 250th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Aberdeen Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Highway 169 Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Highway 169 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Helena Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Helena Boulevard
148 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
1388 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
81 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 78
2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West
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Turn left onto Marystown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 169 North
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
110.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Highway 65 Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left 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 Le Center and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 65 Northeast
Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
110 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Le Center and Partly Cloudy near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Le Center to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Isanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Le Center and 106.5 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Le Center and Partly Cloudy near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Isanti
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 Isanti.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 162.53 mi (261.57 km).
#1 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $3.57 | $25.59 | $51.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.11 | $56.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.87 | $69.75 |
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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