How far is Woodbury, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.68 mi
04h 01m
Flight
160.05 mi
257.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.05 mi
Kilometers
257.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.68 mi
Kilometers
308.48 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 3:09 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 7:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-30T11:07
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Isanti
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
95.8 mi
02h 00m
To Le Sueur
95.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Le Sueur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Le Sueur.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South

    2543 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  27. 27

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Le Sueur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
110 mi · 58%
US 169 South
38.9 mi · 20%
MN 100
15.9 mi · 8%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 1%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 1%
I 494 West
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isanti
02h 00m from Woodbury
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 95.8 miles from Woodbury and 95.9 miles from Le Sueur.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Isanti

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Isanti, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isanti.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

71 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

117 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 160.05 mi (257.57 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.25
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.13 $48.25
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.51 $53.01
Premium $4.39 $29.69 $59.38
Diesel $4.86 $32.88 $65.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Le Sueur. The current time is 11:07:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.