How far is Bemidji, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Bemidji, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bemidji and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bemidji and Woodbury.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
59 m · 11 sec · 6th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Bemidji Avenue North
1534 ft · 43 sec · Bemidji Avenue North
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Continue on Paul Bunyan Drive South
118 m · 9 sec · Paul Bunyan Drive South
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Continue on Midway Drive South
1.4 km · 2 min · Midway Drive South
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Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest
1309 ft · 57 sec · Shevlin Avenue Southwest
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Turn straight onto Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Paul Bunyan Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 52 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2060 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the exit slight right
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road 476
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476
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Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433
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Turn left
55 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Elm Street
1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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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 Bemidji and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Paul Bunyan Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bemidji 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 Bemidji to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Cohasset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Bemidji and 63.6 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bemidji and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bemidji and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 105.72 mi (170.14 km).
#1 Bemidji
City in and county seat of Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,368 |
| Coordinates | 47.4735600, -94.8802800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.57 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.68 | $35.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
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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