How far is Lonsdale, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Lonsdale, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
181.26 mi
02h 51m
Flight
153.61 mi
247.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.61 mi
Kilometers
247.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.26 mi
Kilometers
291.71 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 26, 12:24 AM CDT
Return by in Lonsdale
Tue, May 26, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lonsdale
2026-05-25T21:32
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 26, 12:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lonsdale
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
Harris
MN

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States

From Lonsdale
90.5 mi
01h 25m
To Woodbury
90.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    37 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Central Street

    1350 ft · 38 sec · East Central Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue East

    815 ft · 16 sec · Central Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on Lonsdale Boulevard West

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Lonsdale Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    136 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  22. 22

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lonsdale 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 59%
I 35 North
37.9 mi · 21%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 13%
Lonsdale Boulevard West
6.64 mi · 4%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harris
01h 25m from Lonsdale
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Lonsdale and Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lonsdale to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Harris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Lonsdale and 90.7 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Lonsdale and Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Harris

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

71 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

114 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

119 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lonsdale and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 153.61 mi (247.21 km).

Lonsdale

#1 Lonsdale

Minnesota city

Population4,299
Coordinates44.4802400, -93.4285600
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-93.428495, 44.48024)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.21 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.68
12.8 gal · 48.42 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.84 $45.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.39 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $4.86 $31.13 $62.26

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lonsdale and Woodbury. The current time is 21:32:30.

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.