How far is Nashwauk, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Nashwauk, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
61.71 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.42 mi
79.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:48 PM CDT
Return by in Nashwauk
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashwauk
2026-04-15T16:43
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashwauk
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
Wawina
MN

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

From Nashwauk
30.8 mi
00h 32m
To Woodbury
30.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    77 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashwauk 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
22.1 mi · 36%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 29%
Elm Street
0.29 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

18.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wawina
00h 32m from Nashwauk
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Nashwauk and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashwauk to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Wawina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Nashwauk and 30.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Nashwauk and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Wawina

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

82 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

84 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashwauk and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 49.42 mi (79.54 km).

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#1 Nashwauk

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Population951
Coordinates47.3802100, -93.1682500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.168247, 47.380007)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.39 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $4.86 $10.60 $21.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashwauk and Woodbury. The current time is 16:43:08.

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.