How far is Gilbert, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Gilbert, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.56 mi
01h 26m
Flight
60.6 mi
97.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.6 mi
Kilometers
97.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.56 mi
Kilometers
136.08 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 5:19 PM CDT
Return by in Gilbert
Mon, May 4, 6:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-05-04T15:53
Arrive Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 5:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
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
Grand Lake
MN

Township in St.

From Gilbert
42.3 mi
00h 43m
To Woodbury
42.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
57°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue East

    8 m · 6 sec · Minnesota Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 37

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 53 South

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
55.3 mi · 65%
I 35 South
2.02 mi · 2%
State Highway 37
1.85 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.57 mi · 2%
MN 210
0.29 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Continue straight

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Lake
00h 43m from Gilbert
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gilbert and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Grand Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Gilbert and 42.3 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gilbert and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

28 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

30 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 60.6 mi (97.52 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,761
Coordinates47.4888200, -92.4649100
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota Avenue East (-92.464876, 47.488856)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.29 L · about $10.64
Round trip
$21.27
5.96 gal · 22.58 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.64 $21.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.68 $23.37
Premium $4.39 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $4.86 $14.49 $28.99

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Woodbury. The current time is 15:53:02.

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.