How far is Lauderdale, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Lauderdale, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
136.58 mi
02h 08m
Flight
116.71 mi
187.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.71 mi
Kilometers
187.83 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.58 mi
Kilometers
219.81 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Jun 3, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Lauderdale
Wed, Jun 3, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lauderdale
2026-06-03T08:26
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Jun 3, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lauderdale
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Lauderdale
68.2 mi
01h 04m
To Woodbury
68.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2981 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, MN 36 East

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1836 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
107 mi · 78%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 17%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 04m from Lauderdale
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Lauderdale and 68.4 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 116.71 mi (187.83 km).

Lauderdale

#1 Lauderdale

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population2,484
Coordinates44.9985800, -93.2057800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 280 North (-93.206021, 44.99858)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.41
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.20 $34.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.39 $21.17 $42.34
Diesel $4.86 $23.44 $46.89

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lauderdale and Woodbury. The current time is 08:26:11.

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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.