How far is Falcon Heights, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Falcon Heights, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
137.6 mi
02h 12m
Flight
117.02 mi
188.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.02 mi
Kilometers
188.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.6 mi
Kilometers
221.44 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 1:37 PM CDT
Return by in Falcon Heights
Wed, Sep 23, 3:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falcon Heights
2026-09-23T11:24
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 1:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falcon Heights
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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Falcon Heights
68.7 mi
01h 06m
To Woodbury
68.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falcon Heights and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Larpenteur Avenue West

    537 ft · 18 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  2. 2

    Continue on Larpenteur Avenue West

    628 ft · 24 sec · Larpenteur Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Snelling Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater

    1535 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    1095 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  17. 17

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falcon Heights and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
103 mi · 75%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 17%
MN 36 East
3.92 mi · 3%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Snelling Avenue North
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
117 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 06m from Falcon Heights
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Falcon Heights and 68.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falcon Heights and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 117.02 mi (188.32 km).

Falcon Heights

#1 Falcon Heights

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population5,628
Coordinates44.9916300, -93.1663300
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Larpenteur Avenue West (-93.166331, 44.99171)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.82 $23.44 $46.89
Premium $5.35 $26.01 $52.01
Diesel $6.35 $30.86 $61.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Falcon Heights and Woodbury. The current time is 11:24:42.

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.