How far is Linwood, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Linwood, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.69 mi
01h 52m
Flight
91.65 mi
147.49 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Linwood.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.65 mi
Kilometers
147.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.69 mi
Kilometers
184.57 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sun, Nov 8, 3:33 PM CST
Return by in Linwood
Sun, Nov 8, 5:25 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-11-08T13:41
Arrive Woodbury
Sun, Nov 8, 3:33 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
9:30 PM CST
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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Linwood
57.2 mi
00h 56m
To Woodbury
57.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 11 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 39 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 45 sec · North Linwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on East Viking Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Viking Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Duluth

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duluth
78.7 mi · 69%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 20%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
5.43 mi · 5%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
East Viking Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Duluth

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
00h 56m from Linwood
Leave By
2:46 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linwood 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 Linwood to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Linwood and 57.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 91.65 mi (147.49 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 213th Lane Northeast (-93.111624, 45.356824)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.83
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $15.92 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.41 $17.86 $35.72
Premium $4.94 $20.01 $40.02
Diesel $6.07 $24.57 $49.13

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and Woodbury. The current time is 13:41:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.