How far is Clearwater, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Clearwater, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.42 mi
02h 14m
Flight
101.49 mi
163.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.49 mi
Kilometers
163.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.42 mi
Kilometers
201.84 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, May 14, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Clearwater
Fri, May 15, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-05-14T19:31
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, May 14, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
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
Mora
MN

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

From Clearwater
64.2 mi
01h 07m
To Woodbury
61.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lowerbluff Street

    112 m · 19 sec · Lowerbluff Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    850 ft · 43 sec · Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    793 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 24

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 24

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 75th Avenue Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 75th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · 57th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 125th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 125th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on 120th Avenue

    10.3 mi · 13 min · 120th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
120th Avenue
76.6 mi · 61%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 12%
57th Street
5.17 mi · 4%
State Highway 24
2.75 mi · 2%
75th Avenue Southeast
2.25 mi · 2%
125th Avenue
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

120th Avenue

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 07m from Clearwater
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater 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 Clearwater to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Clearwater and 61.3 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mora

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

75 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

102 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 101.49 mi (163.34 km).

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#1 Clearwater

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,390
Coordinates45.4194100, -94.0488700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-94.048831, 45.419339)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $15.77
Round trip
$31.55
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.77 $31.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.33 $34.66
Premium $4.39 $19.41 $38.83
Diesel $4.86 $21.50 $43.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Woodbury. The current time is 19:31:56.

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.