How far is Cloquet, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Cloquet, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.97 mi
00h 32m
Flight
23.9 mi
38.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.02 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 12:13 PM CDT
Return by in Cloquet
Thu, Oct 15, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloquet
2026-10-15T11:41
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 12:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cloquet
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atkinson
MN

Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota

From Cloquet
14 mi
00h 16m
To Woodbury
14 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cloquet Avenue

    158 m · 22 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
2.02 mi · 7%
MN 210
0.29 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Cloquet Avenue
0.1 mi
4th Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkinson
00h 16m from Cloquet
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Cloquet 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 Cloquet to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Cloquet and 14 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cloquet and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Atkinson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

38 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

43 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloquet and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.46 km).

Cloquet

#1 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
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 (-92.459372, 46.72161)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.41
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $4.21 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.67 $9.34
Premium $5.26 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $6.14 $6.08 $12.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloquet and Woodbury. The current time is 11:41:19.

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.