How far is Minneota, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Minneota, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
254.18 mi
04h 24m
Flight
206.95 mi
333.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.95 mi
Kilometers
333.05 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.18 mi
Kilometers
409.06 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Minneota
Tue, May 5, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneota
2026-05-05T04:02
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 8:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneota
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
Rockville
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Minneota
129.4 mi
02h 12m
To Woodbury
124.8 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Monroe Street

    16 m · 7 sec · North Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 68

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68

  4. 4

    Continue on West Burlingame Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Burlingame Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 68

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 290th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Erie Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Erie Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 290th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Division Street

    955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South

  17. 17

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  24. 24

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneota 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
80.9 mi · 32%
State Highway 23
26.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 68
8.67 mi · 3%
Division Street
2.44 mi · 1%
290th Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
02h 12m from Minneota
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Minneota 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 Minneota to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Minneota and 124.8 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.01 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

104 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

107 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneota and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 206.95 mi (333.05 km).

Minneota

#1 Minneota

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,339
Coordinates44.5588500, -95.9855900
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: North Monroe Street (-95.985708, 44.558906)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.95 L · about $32.01
Round trip
$64.03
17.94 gal · 67.9 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $32.01 $64.03
Mid-grade $3.92 $35.17 $70.34
Premium $4.39 $39.40 $78.79
Diesel $4.86 $43.63 $87.26

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneota and Woodbury. The current time is 04:02:19.

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.