How far is Centerville, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Centerville, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
121.57 mi
01h 55m
Flight
104.85 mi
168.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.85 mi
Kilometers
168.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.57 mi
Kilometers
195.64 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Centerville
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Centerville
60.7 mi
00h 57m
To Woodbury
60.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sorel Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Sorel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North

    1727 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
90.9 mi · 75%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 19%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
00h 57m from Centerville
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Centerville and 60.8 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centerville and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 104.85 mi (168.74 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,034
Coordinates45.1630200, -93.0557800
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Sorel Street (-93.05578, 45.163021)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.82 $33.64
Premium $4.39 $18.84 $37.68
Diesel $4.86 $20.87 $41.73

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Woodbury. The current time is 18:55:09.

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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.