How far is Cottonwood, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Woodbury.
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Start on Main Street
139 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Barstad Road
3150 ft · 1 min · Barstad Road
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Turn right onto 390th Street
627 ft · 23 sec · 390th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
14.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Division Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Division Street
955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street
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Continue on 2nd Street South
2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood and Woodbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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93.7 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Cottonwood and 119.3 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottonwood and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 194.01 mi (312.23 km).
#1 Cottonwood
City in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,223 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088500, -95.6741900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $29.80 | $59.60 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $32.74 | $65.48 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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