How far is Hermantown, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Hermantown, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
43.29 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.29 mi
56.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.29 mi
Kilometers
69.67 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 2:20 PM CDT
Return by in Hermantown
Thu, Sep 17, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermantown
2026-09-17T13:31
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 2:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermantown
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
Carlton
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Hermantown
21.6 mi
00h 24m
To Woodbury
21.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ugstad Road

    80 m · 13 sec · Ugstad Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Grove Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Maple Grove Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Maple Grove Road

    71 m · 5 sec · Midway Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Midway Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermantown 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
10.6 mi · 25%
Midway Road
6.87 mi · 16%
Maple Grove Road
2.02 mi · 5%
MN 210
0.29 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Ugstad Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlton
00h 24m from Hermantown
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Hermantown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Carlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Hermantown and 21.7 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Hermantown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Carlton

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

26 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

31 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermantown and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 35.29 mi (56.8 km).

Hermantown

#1 Hermantown

City in St.

Population9,504
Coordinates46.8068900, -92.2382500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Ugstad Road (-92.238315, 46.80689)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.97
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $6.48 $12.97
Mid-grade $4.69 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $5.20 $7.95 $15.91
Diesel $6.18 $9.46 $18.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hermantown and Woodbury. The current time is 13:31:51.

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.