How far is Brainerd, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Brainerd, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brainerd and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brainerd and Woodbury.
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Start on South 6th Street
134 m · 17 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
777 ft · 39 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
139 m · 17 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2080 ft · 53 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Archibald Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left 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 Brainerd and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 210
Turn right onto State Highway 210
14 mi · 00h 18m
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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Aitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Brainerd and 33.7 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.65 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brainerd and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Aitkin
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 Aitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brainerd and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 63.03 mi (101.44 km).
#1 Brainerd
City in Minnesota
| Population | 13,449 |
| Coordinates | 46.3580200, -94.2008300 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.38 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
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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