How far is International Falls, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from International Falls, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between International Falls and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between International Falls and Woodbury.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
34 m · 9 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1844 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 50 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
95.8 mi · 2 hr · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn right 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 International Falls 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.
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
95.8 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving International Falls and Slight Chance Light Rain near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from International Falls to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Virginia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from International Falls and 68.4 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.05 one way or $44.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow around International Falls and Slight Chance Light Rain near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia
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 Virginia.
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between International Falls and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 134.44 mi (216.36 km).
#1 International Falls
City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 48.6010500, -93.4109800 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.87 | $22.05 | $44.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.22 | $68.43 |
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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