How far is Menahga, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Menahga, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.69 mi
02h 24m
Flight
101.41 mi
163.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.41 mi
Kilometers
163.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.69 mi
Kilometers
208.72 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Menahga
Wed, May 13, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menahga
2026-05-13T00:21
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menahga
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
Brainerd
MN

City in Minnesota

From Menahga
69.6 mi
01h 12m
To Woodbury
60.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    17 m · 3 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    18.5 mi · 21 min · West Mason Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 210

    20.8 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210

  6. 6

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  16. 16

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

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  23. 23

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  25. 25

    Turn left 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 Menahga and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
50.2 mi · 39%
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi · 23%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 17%
West Mason Avenue
18.5 mi · 14%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 5%
2nd Street Northwest
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Aspen Avenue South

Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

22.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
101.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brainerd
01h 12m from Menahga
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Menahga 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 Menahga to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Brainerd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Menahga and 60.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.35 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brainerd

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

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

RAIL

Staples

46 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menahga and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 101.41 mi (163.21 km).

Menahga

#1 Menahga

City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,307
Coordinates46.7538500, -95.0980800
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-95.098138, 46.753932)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.32 L · about $16.35
Round trip
$32.69
9.16 gal · 34.64 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.35 $32.69
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.96 $35.92
Premium $4.39 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $4.86 $22.28 $44.55

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 Menahga and Woodbury. The current time is 00:21:31.

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.