How far is Homer, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Homer, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.5 mi
04h 09m
Flight
195.86 mi
315.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.86 mi
Kilometers
315.21 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.5 mi
Kilometers
401.53 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Homer
Wed, May 13, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-05-12T18:32
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Oaks
MN

City in the U.

From Homer
124.4 mi
02h 04m
To Woodbury
125.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SW
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 Homer and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Road

    1365 ft · 39 sec · Homer Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    145 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  12. 12

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vermillion Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Hastings Road South

    1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South

  30. 30

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  43. 43

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  45. 45

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  46. 46

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer 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
48 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
2 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 43%
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
48.5 mi · 19%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 9%
Route 61
21.2 mi · 9%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 6%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Oaks
02h 04m from Homer
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Homer 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 Homer to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Homer and 125.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Homer and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near North Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Oaks.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 195.86 mi (315.21 km).

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#1 Homer

Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,351
Coordinates44.0213500, -91.5565300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Homer Road (-91.556539, 44.021357)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.81
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $31.41 $62.81
Mid-grade $3.92 $34.50 $69.01
Premium $4.39 $38.65 $77.30
Diesel $4.86 $42.80 $85.61

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 Homer and Woodbury. The current time is 18:32:03.

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.