How far is Monticello, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Monticello, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
127.56 mi
02h 13m
Flight
103 mi
165.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103 mi
Kilometers
165.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.56 mi
Kilometers
205.29 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, May 14, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Thu, May 14, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-05-14T18:29
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, May 14, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Mora
MN

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

From Monticello
65.7 mi
01h 06m
To Woodbury
61.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    1717 ft · 48 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 125th Avenue

    7.5 mi · 9 min · 125th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 120th Avenue

    10.3 mi · 13 min · 120th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  15. 15

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
120th Avenue
76.6 mi · 60%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 12%
125th Avenue
7.48 mi · 6%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

120th Avenue

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 06m from Monticello
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Monticello and 61.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Mora

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

75 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

102 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 103 mi (165.77 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

Population3,356
Coordinates45.3055200, -93.7941400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-93.794164, 45.30553)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.04 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
9 gal · 34.08 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.06 $32.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.64 $35.29
Premium $4.39 $19.76 $39.53
Diesel $4.86 $21.89 $43.78

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Woodbury. The current time is 18:29:24.

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.