How far is Elbow Lake, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Elbow Lake, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elbow Lake and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elbow Lake and Woodbury.
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Start on Central Avenue
10 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 79
1327 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 79
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1055 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Viking Trail
3.1 mi · 5 min · Viking Trail
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Turn straight onto State Highway 79
8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 79
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Take the ramp right
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis
1199 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 27
21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Broadway West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway West
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 10 West
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Archibald Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.9 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 Elbow Lake and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 79
Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 00h 33m
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 Elbow Lake and Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elbow Lake to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Belle Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Elbow Lake and 80.8 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.20 one way or $44.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elbow Lake and Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Prairie
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 Belle Prairie.
Staples
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elbow Lake and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 151.48 mi (243.79 km).
#1 Elbow Lake
City in and county seat of Grant County, Minnesota, United Statesn
| Population | 1,144 |
| Coordinates | 45.9941300, -95.9767200 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.25 | $60.51 |
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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