How far is East Grand Forks, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from East Grand Forks, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Grand Forks and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Grand Forks and Woodbury.
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Start on DeMers Avenue
15 m · 8 sec · DeMers Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto US-2/MN-220
19.5 mi · 23 min · US-2/MN-220
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Robert Street
61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · West Robert Street
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Continue on Central Street Northeast
22.5 mi · 26 min · Central Street Northeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 52 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2060 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the exit slight right
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road 476
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476
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Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433
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Turn left
55 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Elm Street
1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right 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 East Grand Forks 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.
West Robert Street
Turn left onto West Robert Street
61.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from East Grand Forks and 120.1 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Grand Forks and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Guthrie
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 Guthrie.
Detroit Lakes
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Grand Forks and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 209.09 mi (336.5 km).
#1 East Grand Forks
City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,401 |
| Coordinates | 47.9299800, -97.0245200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $4.03 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $38.25 | $76.49 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
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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