How far is Woodbury, MN from Lester Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Lester Prairie, MN is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Lester Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Lester Prairie.
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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
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 36: 53rd Street, 45th Street
2193 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto 45th Street Northeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Kahl Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Kahl Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto 30th Street Northeast
2863 ft · 57 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto Jamison Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 17th Street Northeast
1851 ft · 29 sec · 17th Street Northeast
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Continue on Jaber Avenue Northeast
2884 ft · 45 sec · Jaber Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northeast
7 mi · 10 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street Northeast
44 m · 4 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street Northeast
2763 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on Settlers Parkway
2800 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 25
61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
1368 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Ahern Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
1342 ft · 21 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 1 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buffalo Avenue South
2327 ft · 53 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 25
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 25
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Turn right onto County Road 30 Southwest
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Road 30 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 6 Southwest
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 6 Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street North
2 mi · 3 min · 6th Street North
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Continue on Babcock Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Babcock Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Babcock Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
2315 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto Juniper Street South
552 ft · 27 sec · Juniper Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
27 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Lester Prairie.
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.
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 Sunny near Lester Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Lester Prairie?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Milaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Woodbury and 87.5 miles from Lester Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Lester Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Milaca
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 Milaca.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Lester Prairie. Straight-line distance: 134.55 mi (216.53 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 Lester Prairie
City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 44.8838500, -94.0416400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lester Prairie (-94.04164, 44.88385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
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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