How far is Marion, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Marion, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
222.55 mi
03h 28m
Flight
191.33 mi
307.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.33 mi
Kilometers
307.91 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.55 mi
Kilometers
358.16 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Wed, May 13, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-12T20:10
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Forest Lake
MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Marion
111.1 mi
01h 44m
To Woodbury
111.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 54th Street Southeast

    589 ft · 29 sec · 54th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

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

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

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

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

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

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

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

    18 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 48%
54th Street Southeast
65.6 mi · 29%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 10%
US 52 North
10.1 mi · 5%
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 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
191.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Lake
01h 44m from Marion
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Marion and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Forest Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Marion and 111.4 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marion and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

95 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 191.33 mi (307.91 km).

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#1 Marion

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates43.9435800, -92.3482300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.348224, 43.9435)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.73 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.03
15.7 gal · 59.46 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $28.02 $56.03
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.78 $61.56
Premium $4.39 $34.48 $68.95
Diesel $4.86 $38.18 $76.36

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Woodbury. The current time is 20:10:10.

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.