How far is Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
152.22 mi
02h 26m
Flight
121.84 mi
196.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.84 mi
Kilometers
196.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.22 mi
Kilometers
244.97 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Saint Croix Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Saint Croix Beach
2026-04-19T08:52
Arrive Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Saint Croix Beach
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Lake Saint Croix Beach
76 mi
01h 13m
To Woodbury
76.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramada Avenue South

    82 m · 17 sec · Ramada Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 19th Street South

    1660 ft · 1 min · 19th Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South

    30 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South

    2223 ft · 48 sec · Saint Croix Trail South

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North

    32 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North

    1908 ft · 41 sec · Saint Croix Trail North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North

    36 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail North

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North

    2990 ft · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 94 West, US 12 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 694 North

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Duluth

    2206 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Saint Croix Beach 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
100 mi · 66%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 15%
I 694 North
10.8 mi · 7%
I 94 West
8.77 mi · 6%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
Saint Croix Trail South
1.95 mi · 1%
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 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 13m from Lake Saint Croix Beach
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Saint Croix Beach and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Saint Croix Beach to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach and 76.2 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Saint Croix Beach and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 121.84 mi (196.09 km).

Lake Saint Croix Beach

#1 Lake Saint Croix Beach

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,071
Coordinates44.9208000, -92.7668700
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramada Avenue South (-92.766797, 44.9208)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.33 L · about $19.17
Round trip
$38.33
10.74 gal · 40.66 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.17 $38.33
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.06 $42.11
Premium $4.39 $23.59 $47.17
Diesel $4.86 $26.12 $52.24

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Saint Croix Beach and Woodbury. The current time is 08:52:27.

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.