How far is Hanover, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Hanover, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Woodbury.
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Start on Labeaux Avenue Northeast
43 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
88 m · 6 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1214 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
42 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Main Street North
1 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Saint Michael Parkway East
1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1745 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
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33.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Hanover and 68 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hanover and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Mora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 110.59 mi (177.98 km).
#1 Hanover
City in Minnesota
| Population | 2,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.1558000, -93.6663500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.35 | $46.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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