How far is Lewiston, MN from Woodbury, MN?

Fastest route

The route from Lewiston, Minnesota (ZIP code 55952) to Woodbury, Minnesota covers a distance of approximately 114 miles (183 kilometers) and takes approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. The fastest route may vary depending on traffic conditions.

Directions

  1. Head east on W Main St toward N Fremont St in Lewiston.
  2. Turn right onto Co Rd 29/S Fremont St and continue to follow Co Rd 29.
  3. Turn right to merge onto I-90 W toward Austin.
  4. Follow I-90 W and US-52 N.
  5. Take exit 59 from I-494 E to reach Valley Creek Rd in Woodbury.
  6. Take exit 218 to merge onto US-52 N.
  7. Keep right at the fork to stay on US-52 N.
  8. Take the exit onto I-494 E.
  9. Take exit 59 for Valley Creek Rd.
  10. Follow Valley Creek Rd and Afton Rd.
  11. Turn right onto Bielenberg Dr.
  12. Finally, turn right onto Queens Dr.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 To save time and avoid traffic, check for real-time updates on traffic conditions before starting your journey.
  • ⛽ It's a good idea to fill up your vehicle's gas tank before embarking on the trip to ensure a smooth ride.
  • 🍴 Consider packing some snacks or stopping at restaurants along the way to stay energized during the journey.
  • 🛣️ Familiarize yourself with the route in advance to have a better sense of the roads and exits you'll encounter.
  • 🧭 Bring a navigation device or have maps readily available to avoid getting lost during the drive.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.77 mi
03h 55m
Flight
193.57 mi
311.52 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.57 mi
Kilometers
311.52 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.77 mi
Kilometers
401.97 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM CDT
Return by in Lewiston
Wed, May 13, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T18:32
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
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
North Oaks
MN

City in the U.

From Lewiston
123.7 mi
01h 57m
To Woodbury
126.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    3097 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1837 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  25. 25

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 43%
US 52 North
85.4 mi · 34%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 9%
Whitewater Avenue
15.7 mi · 6%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 1%
MN 73
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Oaks
01h 57m from Lewiston
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 249.8 miles (402 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

North Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Lewiston and 126.1 miles from Woodbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.44 one way or $62.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near North Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Oaks.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 193.57 mi (311.52 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,543
Coordinates43.9844100, -91.8693200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.869339, 43.984343)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.36 L · about $31.44
Round trip
$62.89
17.62 gal · 66.72 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $31.44 $62.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $34.54 $69.09
Premium $4.39 $38.69 $77.39
Diesel $4.86 $42.85 $85.70

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Woodbury. The current time is 18:32:02.

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.