How far is Woodbury, MN from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
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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 left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto Goose Lake Road
807 ft · 28 sec · Goose Lake Road
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Turn right onto Labore Road
3144 ft · 1 min · Labore Road
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Turn left onto County Road E East
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road E East
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 694 East
1473 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Eau Claire
1549 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North
2439 ft · 53 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
36 m · 3 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
1901 ft · 42 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
31 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
2223 ft · 47 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
30 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Turn left onto 19th Street South
1660 ft · 1 min · 19th Street South
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Turn right onto Ramada Avenue South
82 m · 12 sec · Ramada Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramada Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
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 Sunny near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Lake Saint Croix Beach?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 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?
Rock Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Woodbury and 76.2 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek
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 Rock Creek.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Lake Saint Croix Beach. Straight-line distance: 121.84 mi (196.09 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 Lake Saint Croix Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.9208000, -92.7668700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Saint Croix Beach (-92.76687, 44.9208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
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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