How far is Milaca, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Milaca, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
90.07 mi
01h 32m
Flight
71.92 mi
115.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.92 mi
Kilometers
115.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.07 mi
Kilometers
144.95 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Fri, May 1, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in Milaca
Fri, May 1, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milaca
2026-05-01T00:25
Arrive Woodbury
Fri, May 1, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milaca
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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Milaca
44.9 mi
00h 46m
To Woodbury
45.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Northwest

    663 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue North

    1773 ft · 54 sec · Central Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    19.1 mi · 22 min · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  7. 7

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milaca 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
4th Street
52.7 mi · 59%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 17%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 2%
Central Avenue North
0.34 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
2nd Street Northwest
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

4th Street

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
00h 46m from Milaca
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Milaca 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 Milaca to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Milaca and 45.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Milaca and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milaca and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 71.92 mi (115.74 km).

Milaca

#1 Milaca

City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

Population1,627
Coordinates45.7558000, -93.6544100
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street Northwest (-93.654384, 45.755699)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.47 $24.94
Premium $4.39 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.86 $15.47 $30.94

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Milaca and Woodbury. The current time is 00:25:05.

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.