How far is Woodbury, MN from Cedar Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Cedar Lake, MN is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Cedar Lake.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
48.2 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 70: Lakeville, Farmington
1864 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto 210th Street West
1647 ft · 32 sec · 210th Street West
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Continue on Lucerne Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lucerne Boulevard
32 m · 2 sec · Lucerne Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lucerne Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Continue on 217th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 217th Street East
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Continue on McMahon Lane
1 mi · 2 min · McMahon Lane
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Continue on 220th Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · 220th Street East
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Turn left onto Panama Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street East
18 m · 3 sec · 250th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 250th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Cedar Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Harris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Woodbury and 87.4 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Harris
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 Harris.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
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Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 146.39 mi (235.59 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.5871900, -93.4402300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
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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