How far is Hollywood, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Hollywood, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.88 mi
02h 59m
Flight
131.85 mi
212.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.85 mi
Kilometers
212.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.88 mi
Kilometers
273.39 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Hollywood
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
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
Milaca
MN

City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

From Hollywood
88.2 mi
01h 29m
To Woodbury
81.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 33

    109 m · 15 sec · County Road 33

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    5 mi · 6 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  24. 24

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
66.8 mi · 39%
Minnesota State Highway 7
26.9 mi · 16%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 9%
I 494 North
11.5 mi · 7%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 5%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milaca
01h 29m from Hollywood
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hollywood and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Milaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Hollywood and 81.6 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollywood and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Milaca

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

110 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 131.85 mi (212.2 km).

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#1 Hollywood

Unincorporated community in Carver County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,075
Coordinates44.9058000, -93.9713600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 33 (-93.971135, 44.905797)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.49 $46.97
Premium $4.39 $26.31 $52.62
Diesel $4.86 $29.14 $58.27

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Woodbury. The current time is 18:55:07.

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.