How far is Babbitt, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Babbitt, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
124.97 mi
02h 13m
Flight
85.62 mi
137.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.62 mi
Kilometers
137.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.97 mi
Kilometers
201.12 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 7:08 PM CDT
Return by in Babbitt
Mon, May 4, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Babbitt
2026-05-04T16:54
Arrive Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 7:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Babbitt
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
Cotton
MN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Babbitt
62.9 mi
01h 06m
To Woodbury
62.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Drive

    1666 ft · 48 sec · South Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Babbitt Road

    2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 70

    840 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 70

  4. 4

    Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 21

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 21

    2328 ft · 54 sec · County Highway 21

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · Highway 21

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 169

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 53 South: Virginia

    3038 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 53 South: Virginia

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
66.7 mi · 53%
Highway 21
24.5 mi · 20%
State Highway 169
6.05 mi · 5%
I 35 South
2.02 mi · 2%
US 53 South
0.89 mi · 1%
Ely-Babbitt Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout

37.3 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton
01h 06m from Babbitt
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Babbitt and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Cotton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Babbitt and 62.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.74 one way or $31.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Babbitt and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton

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

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

BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

50 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

52 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Babbitt and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 85.62 mi (137.79 km).

Babbitt

#1 Babbitt

City in St.

Population1,471
Coordinates47.7085300, -91.9446000
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: South Drive (-91.944607, 47.708523)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $15.74
Round trip
$31.48
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.74 $31.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.39 $19.37 $38.74
Diesel $4.86 $21.45 $42.90

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Babbitt and Woodbury. The current time is 16:54:57.

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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.