How far is Lester Prairie, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Lester Prairie, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lester Prairie and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester Prairie and Woodbury.
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Start on 1st Avenue South
27 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto Juniper Street South
552 ft · 26 sec · Juniper Street South
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
2315 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Babcock Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Babcock Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Avenue
45 m · 2 sec · Babcock Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Avenue
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Continue on 6th Street South
2 mi · 3 min · 6th Street South
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Continue on County Road 6 Southwest
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 6 Southwest
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Turn right onto County Road 30 Southwest
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Road 30 Southwest
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Turn left onto State Highway 25
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Buffalo Avenue South
2327 ft · 57 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Turn right onto Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Take the exit slight left
692 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on State Highway 25
1348 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 25
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Settlers Parkway
5 m · 1 sec · Settlers Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Settlers Parkway
2786 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1962 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto 125th Avenue
7.5 mi · 9 min · 125th Avenue
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Continue on 120th Avenue
10.3 mi · 13 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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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 Lester Prairie and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
120th Avenue
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33.6 mi · 00h 42m
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 Lester Prairie and Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lester Prairie to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Bock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Lester Prairie and 84.6 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lester Prairie and Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bock
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 Bock.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lester Prairie and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 134.55 mi (216.53 km).
#1 Lester Prairie
City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 44.8838500, -94.0416400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $21.56 | $43.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.68 | $47.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.38 | $58.76 |
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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