How far is Grant, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Grant, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.1 mi
01h 23m
Flight
56.77 mi
91.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.77 mi
Kilometers
91.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.65 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, Sep 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Grant
Tue, Sep 15, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-09-15T18:32
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, Sep 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant
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
Goodland
MN

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

From Grant
42.6 mi
00h 41m
To Woodbury
30.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 7 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 169 West

    13 m · 1 sec · Highway 169 West

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 169 West

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 169 West

  5. 5

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    77 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant 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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 169 West
32.4 mi · 44%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 24%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 5%
Elm Street
0.29 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

18.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodland
00h 41m from Grant
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Grant and Slight 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 Grant to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Goodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Grant and 30.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Grant and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Goodland

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

88 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

89 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 56.77 mi (91.36 km).

Grant

#1 Grant

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,107
Coordinates47.4932600, -92.7974000
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Location (-92.788146, 47.490233)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.68 $12.07 $24.14
Premium $5.19 $13.38 $26.76
Diesel $6.08 $15.67 $31.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Woodbury. The current time is 18:32:32.

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.