How far is Carver, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Carver, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
167.92 mi
02h 49m
Flight
136.19 mi
219.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.19 mi
Kilometers
219.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.92 mi
Kilometers
270.24 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Carver
Fri, Sep 18, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carver
2026-09-17T20:21
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carver
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
Bock
MN

Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Carver
83.8 mi
01h 24m
To Woodbury
84.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street West

    756 ft · 21 sec · 4th Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Carver Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Carver Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chaska Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chaska Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1720 ft · 49 sec · West 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  25. 25

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carver 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
66.8 mi · 40%
I 494 North
16 mi · 10%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 9%
US 212 East
9.74 mi · 6%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 5%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
136.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bock
01h 24m from Carver
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Carver and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Bock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Carver and 84.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.13 one way or $50.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Carver and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Bock

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

52 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

115 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carver and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 136.19 mi (219.18 km).

Carver

#1 Carver

City in Carver County, Minnesota

Population5,863
Coordinates44.7635700, -93.6257900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street West (-93.625726, 44.763522)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $25.13
Round trip
$50.25
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $25.13 $50.25
Mid-grade $4.69 $27.81 $55.61
Premium $5.20 $30.83 $61.66
Diesel $6.18 $36.67 $73.33

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Carver and Woodbury. The current time is 20:21:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.