How far is Woodbury, MN from Shakopee, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Shakopee, MN is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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 03h 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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Shakopee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Shakopee.
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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
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101
647 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 Business, CR 101
6.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
1030 ft · 56 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto Holmes Street South
54 m · 10 sec · Holmes Street South
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Shakopee.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Shakopee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Shakopee?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Braham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Woodbury and 79.5 miles from Shakopee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Shakopee.
Stop Ideas Near Braham
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 Braham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Shakopee. Straight-line distance: 132.81 mi (213.74 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 Shakopee
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,020 |
| Coordinates | 44.7980200, -93.5269000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shakopee (-93.5269, 44.79802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.24 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $29.17 | $58.33 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $34.69 | $69.37 |
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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