How far is Fulda, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Fulda, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.3 mi
05h 06m
Flight
232.64 mi
374.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.64 mi
Kilometers
374.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.3 mi
Kilometers
475.24 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sat, May 2, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Fulda
Sun, May 3, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulda
2026-05-02T17:16
Arrive Woodbury
Sat, May 2, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulda
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Paynesville
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Fulda
146.5 mi
02h 33m
To Woodbury
148.8 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 14 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    2031 ft · 1 min · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 59

    44.4 mi · 57 min · US Highway 59

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    29.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Division Street

    955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South

  12. 12

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  19. 19

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Turn left 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 Fulda and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
80.9 mi · 27%
US Highway 59
44.4 mi · 15%
State Highway 23
29.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 5%
Division Street
2.44 mi · 1%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paynesville
02h 33m from Fulda
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Fulda and Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fulda to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Paynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Fulda and 148.8 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Fulda and Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Paynesville

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

49 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulda and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 232.64 mi (374.4 km).

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#1 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: North St Paul Avenue (-95.600215, 43.870519)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.44 L · about $37.19
Round trip
$74.38
20.84 gal · 78.88 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $37.19 $74.38
Mid-grade $3.92 $40.86 $81.71
Premium $4.39 $45.76 $91.53
Diesel $4.86 $50.68 $101.37

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulda and Woodbury. The current time is 17:16:17.

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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.