How far is Cross Lake, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Cross Lake, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.41 mi
01h 17m
Flight
54.73 mi
88.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.73 mi
Kilometers
88.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.41 mi
Kilometers
111.71 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Cross Lake
Tue, May 5, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross Lake
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross Lake
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
Aitkin
MN

City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States

From Cross Lake
37.1 mi
00h 38m
To Woodbury
32.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross Lake and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 11

    3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 11

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 3

    104 m · 6 sec · County Road 3

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road 11

    65 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 11

    3.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 11

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 11

    7.7 mi · 11 min · County Road 11

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  16. 16

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 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 Cross Lake and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
29.5 mi · 42%
Voyageur Highway
18.5 mi · 27%
County Road 11
14.5 mi · 21%
2nd Street Northwest
1.92 mi · 3%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 2%
West Highway 210
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 210

Turn right onto State Highway 210

14 mi · 00h 18m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aitkin
00h 38m from Cross Lake
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cross Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cross Lake to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Aitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Cross Lake and 32.4 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cross Lake and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Aitkin

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

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

RAIL

Staples

85 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

113 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cross Lake and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 54.73 mi (88.08 km).

Cross Lake

#1 Cross Lake

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,141
Coordinates46.6594100, -94.1138700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 3 (-94.114046, 46.65944)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.61 $19.21
Premium $4.39 $10.76 $21.52
Diesel $4.86 $11.92 $23.83

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cross Lake and Woodbury. The current time is 21:49:23.

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.