How far is Carlos, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Carlos, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
150.29 mi
02h 42m
Flight
121.52 mi
195.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.52 mi
Kilometers
195.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.29 mi
Kilometers
241.87 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sun, May 3, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Carlos
Sun, May 3, 5:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlos
2026-05-03T00:20
Arrive Woodbury
Sun, May 3, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlos
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
Baxter
MN

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States

From Carlos
75.7 mi
01h 21m
To Woodbury
74.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    21 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Douglas Avenue

    1491 ft · 46 sec · Douglas Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Viking Trail

    1.6 km · 2 min · Viking Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Douglas Avenue;Golf Course Road

    1537 ft · 26 sec · South Douglas Avenue;Golf Course Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Otter Avenue

    12.4 mi · 19 min · South Otter Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    26.9 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    7.1 mi · 8 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 210

    20.8 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210

  10. 10

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  25. 25

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  27. 27

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlos 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
50.2 mi · 33%
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi · 20%
South Otter Avenue
12.4 mi · 8%
1st Avenue Northeast
7.06 mi · 5%
2nd Street Northwest
1.92 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

26.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 21m from Carlos
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carlos 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 Carlos to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Carlos and 74.6 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlos and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

RAIL

Staples

39 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlos and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 121.52 mi (195.56 km).

Carlos

#1 Carlos

City in Douglas County, Minnesota

Population2,130
Coordinates45.9724600, -95.2922600
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-95.29226, 45.972501)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.08 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.83
10.6 gal · 40.16 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.92 $37.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.78 $41.56
Premium $4.39 $23.28 $46.56
Diesel $4.86 $25.78 $51.56

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlos and Woodbury. The current time is 00:20:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.