How far is Isanti, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Isanti, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
98.84 mi
01h 39m
Flight
83.29 mi
134.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.29 mi
Kilometers
134.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.84 mi
Kilometers
159.06 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Isanti
Tue, May 12, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Isanti
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Isanti
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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Isanti
49.3 mi
00h 49m
To Woodbury
49.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW
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 Isanti and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest

    915 ft · 41 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard Northwest

    2732 ft · 1 min · Heritage Boulevard Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left

    81 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  6. 6

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Isanti and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 16%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 2%
Heritage Boulevard Northwest
0.52 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
1st Avenue Northwest
0.17 mi
Main Street West
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

81 mi · 01h 41m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
00h 49m from Isanti
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Sunny leaving Isanti 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 Isanti to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Isanti and 49.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Isanti and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 83.29 mi (134.05 km).

Isanti

#1 Isanti

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,294
Coordinates45.4902400, -93.2477300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-93.247686, 45.490439)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.91
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.46 $24.91
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.68 $27.37
Premium $4.39 $15.33 $30.66
Diesel $4.86 $16.98 $33.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Isanti and Woodbury. The current time is 19:04:10.

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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.