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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.16 mi
03h 24m
Flight
148.43 mi
238.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.43 mi
Kilometers
238.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.16 mi
Kilometers
302.82 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahnomen
2026-04-17T08:50
Arrive Woodbury
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahnomen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Staples
MN

City in Todd County and Wadena County, Minnesota

From Mahnomen
99.2 mi
01h 42m
To Woodbury
89 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Monroe Avenue

    2 m · 3 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1701 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    18.5 mi · 21 min · West Mason Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 210

    20.8 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210

  11. 11

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  26. 26

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  28. 28

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
50.2 mi · 27%
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi · 16%
West Mason Avenue
18.5 mi · 10%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 4%
2nd Street Northwest
1.92 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staples
01h 42m from Mahnomen
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Staples

First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

96 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahnomen and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 148.43 mi (238.87 km).

Mahnomen

#1 Mahnomen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates47.3152400, -95.9686500
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-95.968618, 47.315255)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.13 L · about $23.70
Round trip
$47.40
13.28 gal · 50.26 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahnomen and Woodbury. The current time is 08:50:57.

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.