How far is Crystal, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Crystal, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
141.29 mi
02h 14m
Flight
115.37 mi
185.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.37 mi
Kilometers
185.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.29 mi
Kilometers
227.39 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, Sep 17, 9:56 AM CDT
Return by in Crystal
Thu, Sep 17, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal
2026-09-17T07:41
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 9:56 AM 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
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal
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 Crystal
67.2 mi
01h 07m
To Woodbury
74.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 42nd Avenue North

    1.1 km · 1 min · 42nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto MN 100 North, CR 81 South

    1994 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on MN 100 North

    45 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    110.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  12. 12

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 65 Northeast
110 mi · 78%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 11%
MN 100 North
3.19 mi · 2%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 2%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
42nd Avenue North
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 65 Northeast

Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

110 mi · 02h 17m

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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 07m from Crystal
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Crystal and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 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 67.2 miles from Crystal and 74.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.05 one way or $42.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Crystal and Patchy Fog then 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 Crystal and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 115.37 mi (185.67 km).

Crystal

#1 Crystal

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,581
Coordinates45.0327400, -93.3602300
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 42nd Avenue North (-93.360232, 45.032705)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $21.05
Round trip
$42.09
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $21.05 $42.09
Mid-grade $4.68 $23.32 $46.64
Premium $5.18 $25.78 $51.56
Diesel $6.16 $30.66 $61.31

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal and Woodbury. The current time is 07:41:48.

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.