How far is Mahnomen, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Mahnomen, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Todd County and Wadena County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahnomen and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahnomen and Woodbury.
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Start on West Monroe Avenue
2 m · 3 sec · West Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
1701 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Mason Avenue
18.5 mi · 21 min · West Mason Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 210
20.8 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Archibald Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahnomen and Woodbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
44.9 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Snow leaving Mahnomen and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahnomen to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Staples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Mahnomen and 89 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.70 one way or $47.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Mahnomen and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Staples
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Staples.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahnomen and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 148.43 mi (238.87 km).
#1 Mahnomen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 47.3152400, -95.9686500 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.04 | $52.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.16 | $58.33 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.30 | $64.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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