How far is Arnold, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Arnold, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.22 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.42 mi
69.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.22 mi
Kilometers
88.87 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnold
2026-04-15T04:52
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnold
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Scanlon
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Arnold
26.6 mi
00h 31m
To Woodbury
28.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arnold Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Arnold Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Calvary Road

    2572 ft · 53 sec · East Calvary Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodland Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Woodland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 21st Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · North 21st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnold 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 21st Avenue East
24 mi · 44%
Woodland Avenue
3.18 mi · 6%
Arnold Road
1.78 mi · 3%
East Calvary Road
0.49 mi · 1%
MN 210
0.29 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scanlon
00h 31m from Arnold
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Arnold and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scanlon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Arnold and 28.6 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny around Arnold and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Scanlon

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

24 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

29 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnold and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.88 km).

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#1 Arnold

Arnold is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8802200, -92.0904700
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Arnold Road (-92.090387, 46.88022)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.92
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.96 $13.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.65 $15.29
Premium $4.39 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $4.86 $9.48 $18.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnold and Woodbury. The current time is 04:52:29.

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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.