How far is Woodbury, MN from French Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to French Lake, MN is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and French Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and French Lake.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue South
1374 ft · 41 sec · 33rd Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
1732 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
17.6 mi · 22 min · MN-15 S
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Turn sharp left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto County Road 3 Northwest
2370 ft · 47 sec · County Road 3 Northwest
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Continue on Oliver Avenue Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oliver Avenue Northwest
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Continue on County Road 3 Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 3 Northwest
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Continue on Oliver Avenue Northwest
2734 ft · 55 sec · Oliver Avenue Northwest
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Continue on County Road 3 Northwest
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 3 Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 3 Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and French Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near French Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to French Lake?
The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Woodbury and 75.3 miles from French Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.95 one way or $37.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near French Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie
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 Ogilvie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and French Lake. Straight-line distance: 117.95 mi (189.82 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 French Lake
Township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,248 |
| Coordinates | 45.1999600, -94.1855400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Lake (-94.18554, 45.19996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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