How far is Woodbury, MN from Lakefield, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Lakefield, MN is about 287.8 miles (463.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Lakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Lakefield.
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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
46.8 mi · 1 hr · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 34 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
38.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 14
115 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
64 m · 3 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 37
1491 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on County Road 37
945 ft · 18 sec · County Road 37
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Continue on Highway 37
2039 ft · 39 sec · Highway 37
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Continue on 20th South Street
2511 ft · 1 min · 20th South Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway
17.4 mi · 22 min · South Broadway
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Take the exit right toward MN 60 West, MN 15: St. James, Fairmont
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
42.2 mi · 50 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on 2nd Avenue North
2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 60
1564 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on MN 60 W
3.8 mi · 5 min · MN 60 W
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Turn left onto 450th Ave; State Highway 86
9.8 mi · 12 min · 450th Ave; State Highway 86
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Continue on North Highway 86
1.3 km · 2 min · North Highway 86
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
784 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Lakefield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Lakefield?
The road trip is about 287.8 miles (463.2 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Woodbury and 144 miles from Lakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.23 one way or $72.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Lakefield. Straight-line distance: 233.68 mi (376.07 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 Lakefield
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,602 |
| Coordinates | 43.6774600, -95.1716600 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakefield (-95.17166, 43.67746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $49.37 | $98.74 |
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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