How far is Dodge Center, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Dodge Center, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge Center and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge Center and Woodbury.
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Start on East Main Street
1207 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
1627 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Highway Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway Street West
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Continue on County Road 34
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 34
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Continue on 620th Street
1576 ft · 27 sec · 620th Street
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Turn right onto The Capitol Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · The Capitol Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 56
8.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on 2nd Street
139 m · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Red Wing Avenue
1687 ft · 48 sec · Red Wing Avenue
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Continue on The Capitol Highway
1215 ft · 27 sec · The Capitol Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
15.7 mi · 20 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
627 ft · 19 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake
1722 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto MN 73
1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Turn left onto Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 73
22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73
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Turn left onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right 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 Dodge Center and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Stacy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Dodge Center and 103 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.88 one way or $51.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge Center and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Stacy
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 Stacy.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge Center and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 183.24 mi (294.9 km).
#1 Dodge Center
City in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.0280200, -92.8546400 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.43 | $56.85 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $35.26 | $70.53 |
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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