How far is Woodbury, MN from Le Center, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Le Center, MN is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Le Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Le Center.
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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
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65
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Keep slight right
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South
2543 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
554 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway Street North
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street North
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Continue on Helena Boulevard
147 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Highway 169 Boulevard
13 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 169 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 169 Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Highway 169 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Aberdeen Avenue
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Turn right onto 250th Street West
1 mi · 1 min · 250th Street West
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Church Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street West
74 m · 9 sec · Main Street West
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Turn left onto 201st Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 201st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 320th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Continue on 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Continue on North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Le Center.
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
93.7 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Le Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Le Center?
The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Isanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Woodbury and 96.7 miles from Le Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Le Center.
Stop Ideas Near Isanti
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 Isanti.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Le Center. Straight-line distance: 162.53 mi (261.57 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 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Center (-93.73023, 44.38941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $24.38 | $48.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.00 | $59.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
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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