How far is Circle Pines, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Circle Pines, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.54 mi
01h 58m
Flight
106.15 mi
170.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.15 mi
Kilometers
170.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.54 mi
Kilometers
200.43 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Circle Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Circle Pines
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Circle Pines
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Circle Pines
62.2 mi
00h 59m
To Woodbury
62.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Circle Pines and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Crossway Drive

    100 m · 15 sec · Crossway Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Drive

    87 m · 15 sec · Pine Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 35W North: Forest Lake

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 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 Circle Pines 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
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
92.2 mi · 74%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 18%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.93 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
00h 59m from Circle Pines
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Circle Pines and Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Circle Pines to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Circle Pines and 62.3 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Circle Pines and Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Circle Pines and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 106.15 mi (170.83 km).

Circle Pines

#1 Circle Pines

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,928
Coordinates45.1485800, -93.1516100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Crossway Drive (-93.151672, 45.148383)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.64 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.41
8.8 gal · 33.28 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.70 $31.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.39 $19.32 $38.65
Diesel $4.86 $21.40 $42.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Circle Pines and Woodbury. The current time is 20:27:55.

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.