How far is Barnum, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Barnum, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnum and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnum and Woodbury.
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Start on Carlton Street
44 m · 10 sec · Carlton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Duluth
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Cromwell, Carlton
1367 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
23.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnum and Woodbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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23.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Barnum 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 Barnum to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Barnum and 7.4 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barnum and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnum and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.52 km).
#1 Barnum
Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 46.5030000, -92.6885300 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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