How far is Woodbury, MN from Madison Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Madison Lake, MN is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Madison Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Madison Lake.
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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 right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
73.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
11.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Highway 60
5.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 60
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Continue on Walnut Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
111 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Madison Lake.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Madison Lake?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Woodbury and 108.4 miles from Madison Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Madison Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Wyoming
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 Wyoming.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Madison Lake. Straight-line distance: 175.94 mi (283.15 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 Madison Lake
Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 44.2044100, -93.8155100 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Lake (-93.81551, 44.20441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.00 | $59.99 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
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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