How far is Chatfield, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Chatfield, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.83 mi
03h 40m
Flight
199.34 mi
320.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.34 mi
Kilometers
320.8 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.83 mi
Kilometers
376.31 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sun, May 3, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Chatfield
Sun, May 3, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatfield
2026-05-03T03:07
Arrive Woodbury
Sun, May 3, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Chatfield
116.8 mi
01h 50m
To Woodbury
117.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
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 Chatfield and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Southwest

    12 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    20.6 mi · 26 min · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatfield 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 46%
Main Street South
87.4 mi · 37%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 10%
US 52 North
10.1 mi · 4%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
199.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 50m from Chatfield
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chatfield 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 Chatfield to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Chatfield and 117.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.44 one way or $58.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chatfield and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatfield and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 199.34 mi (320.8 km).

Chatfield

#1 Chatfield

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates43.8455200, -92.1890500
Altitude308
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 Southwest (-92.189049, 43.845522)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.23 L · about $29.44
Round trip
$58.89
16.5 gal · 62.46 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.44 $58.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $32.35 $64.70
Premium $4.39 $36.23 $72.47
Diesel $4.86 $40.13 $80.26

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 Chatfield and Woodbury. The current time is 03:07:04.

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.