How far is Montrose, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Montrose, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and Woodbury.
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Start on Buffalo Avenue South
7 m · 8 sec · Buffalo Avenue South
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Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard
2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Take the exit slight left
692 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on State Highway 25
1348 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 25
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Settlers Parkway
5 m · 1 sec · Settlers Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Settlers Parkway
2786 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1962 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto 125th Avenue
7.5 mi · 9 min · 125th Avenue
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Continue on 120th Avenue
10.3 mi · 13 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montrose and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
120th Avenue
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33.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Montrose 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 Montrose to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Montrose and 69.4 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.31 one way or $36.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Montrose and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ogilvie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 120.55 mi (194 km).
#1 Montrose
Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,638 |
| Coordinates | 45.0649600, -93.9110800 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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