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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.36 mi
03h 17m
Flight
162.53 mi
261.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.53 mi
Kilometers
261.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.36 mi
Kilometers
327.27 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Mon, May 25, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Le Center
Mon, May 25, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Center
2026-05-24T23:31
Arrive Woodbury
Mon, May 25, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Center
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Isanti
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Le Center
96.9 mi
01h 38m
To Woodbury
106.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Waterville Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Minnesota Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue

    2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 11

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 360th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 32

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 211th Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 320th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 201st Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 250th Street West

    1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Aberdeen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Highway 169 Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Highway 169 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Helena Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Helena Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Helena Boulevard

    148 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1388 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  24. 24

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    110.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  40. 40

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  41. 41

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  42. 42

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  44. 44

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 65 Northeast
110 mi · 54%
MN 100
15.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 8%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 6%
Broadway Street South
7.8 mi · 4%
Aberdeen Avenue
4.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isanti
01h 38m from Le Center
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Isanti, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isanti.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

71 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

117 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 162.53 mi (261.57 km).

Le Center

#1 Le Center

City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,482
Coordinates44.3894100, -93.7302300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: South Waterville Avenue (-93.730279, 44.38941)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Center and Woodbury. The current time is 23:31:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.