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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.3 mi
02h 41m
Flight
120.55 mi
194 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.55 mi
Kilometers
194 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.3 mi
Kilometers
233.84 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 6:32 PM CDT
Return by in Montrose
Thu, Apr 30, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montrose
2026-04-30T15:50
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 6:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montrose
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
Ogilvie
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Montrose
75.9 mi
01h 20m
To Woodbury
69.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Avenue South

    7 m · 8 sec · Buffalo Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nelson Boulevard

    2660 ft · 53 sec · Nelson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    692 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 25

    1348 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 25

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Settlers Parkway

    5 m · 1 sec · Settlers Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Settlers Parkway

    2786 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1962 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 125th Avenue

    7.5 mi · 9 min · 125th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on 120th Avenue

    10.3 mi · 13 min · 120th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  26. 26

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
120th Avenue
76.6 mi · 53%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 11%
State Highway 25
9.55 mi · 7%
125th Avenue
7.48 mi · 5%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
US 12
1.56 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogilvie
01h 20m from Montrose
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

98 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 120.55 mi (194 km).

Montrose

#1 Montrose

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

Population3,638
Coordinates45.0649600, -93.9110800
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Avenue South (-93.911152, 45.064959)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $18.31
Round trip
$36.62
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Montrose and Woodbury. The current time is 15:50:58.

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.