How far is Elmdale, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Elmdale, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.8 mi
02h 05m
Flight
93.68 mi
150.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.68 mi
Kilometers
150.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.8 mi
Kilometers
187.97 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 7:05 PM CDT
Return by in Elmdale
Wed, May 13, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmdale
2026-05-13T16:59
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 7:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmdale
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
Riverton
MN

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

From Elmdale
59 mi
01h 02m
To Woodbury
57.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 238

    4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 238

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 238

    9.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 238

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 27

    1.3 km · 59 sec · State Highway 27

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway West

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 West

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 210

  10. 10

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  20. 20

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

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  25. 25

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  27. 27

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmdale 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
30.4 mi · 26%
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi · 26%
US 10 West
28.5 mi · 24%
State Highway 238
13.9 mi · 12%
2nd Street Northwest
1.92 mi · 2%
Broadway West
1.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight right

27.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
01h 02m from Elmdale
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elmdale 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 Elmdale to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Elmdale and 57.8 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmdale and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Riverton

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

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

RAIL

Staples

58 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

100 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmdale and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 93.68 mi (150.76 km).

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#1 Elmdale

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,021
Coordinates45.8333000, -94.4925100
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 238 (-94.492507, 45.83326)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.41
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.70 $29.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.15 $32.31
Premium $4.39 $18.10 $36.19
Diesel $4.86 $20.04 $40.08

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmdale and Woodbury. The current time is 16:59:40.

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.