How far is Montevideo, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Montevideo, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
221.2 mi
03h 51m
Flight
178.68 mi
287.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.68 mi
Kilometers
287.56 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.2 mi
Kilometers
355.99 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 4:31 PM CDT
Return by in Montevideo
Wed, Sep 23, 8:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montevideo
2026-09-23T12:40
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 4:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montevideo
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
Foley
MN

City in Benton County, Minnesota

From Montevideo
109.4 mi
01h 55m
To Woodbury
111.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eureka Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · Eureka Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 8th Street

    84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue

    2571 ft · 1 min · Black Oak Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 17th Street

    130 m · 12 sec · North 17th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    62 mi · 1 hr 17 min · 1st Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street Southeast

    18 mi · 23 min · 4th Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Division Street

    955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South

  14. 14

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montevideo 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
80.9 mi · 37%
1st Avenue Southwest
62 mi · 28%
4th Street Southeast
18 mi · 8%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 7%
Division Street
2.44 mi · 1%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

1st Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest

62 mi · 01h 17m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
178.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foley
01h 55m from Montevideo
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montevideo 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 Montevideo to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Foley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Montevideo and 111.7 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Foley

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

21 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

103 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montevideo and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 178.68 mi (287.56 km).

Montevideo

#1 Montevideo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population5,027
Coordinates44.9480300, -95.7170100
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Eureka Avenue (-95.717007, 44.9481)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.55 L · about $34.24
Round trip
$68.48
15.62 gal · 59.1 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $34.24 $68.48
Mid-grade $4.82 $37.68 $75.35
Premium $5.35 $41.79 $83.58
Diesel $6.35 $49.59 $99.17

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montevideo and Woodbury. The current time is 12:40:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.