How far is Ada, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Ada, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
215.29 mi
03h 53m
Flight
172.95 mi
278.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.95 mi
Kilometers
278.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.29 mi
Kilometers
346.48 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Ada
Tue, May 5, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ada
2026-05-05T02:33
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ada
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
Verndale
MN

City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Ada
111.8 mi
01h 56m
To Woodbury
103.5 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21.5 mi · 32 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 140th Street North

    7.9 mi · 10 min · 140th Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    18.5 mi · 21 min · West Mason Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 210

    20.8 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210

  9. 9

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  24. 24

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  26. 26

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
50.2 mi · 23%
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi · 14%
East Main Street
21.5 mi · 10%
West Mason Avenue
18.5 mi · 9%
140th Street North
7.97 mi · 4%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76.5 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verndale
01h 56m from Ada
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ada and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ada to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Verndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Ada and 103.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.12 one way or $54.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ada and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Verndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Verndale, 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 Verndale.

RAIL

Staples

18 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

79 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

114 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 172.95 mi (278.34 km).

Ada

#1 Ada

City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.2996900, -96.5153500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.515178, 47.299711)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.76 L · about $27.12
Round trip
$54.25
15.2 gal · 57.52 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.12 $54.25
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.80 $59.60
Premium $4.39 $33.38 $66.76
Diesel $4.86 $36.97 $73.93

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ada and Woodbury. The current time is 02:33:05.

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.