How far is New Ulm, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from New Ulm, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Benton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ulm and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ulm and Woodbury.
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Start on Center Street
11 m · 1 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
3095 ft · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto 7th North Street
1621 ft · 40 sec · 7th North Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
39.4 mi · 50 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Continue on Main Street South
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
46.9 mi · 1 hr · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Division Street
955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street
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Continue on 2nd Street South
2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Granite City Crossing
888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing
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Continue on 3rd Street Southeast
14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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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 New Ulm and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 15
Continue on State Highway 15
46.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Ulm 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 New Ulm to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 105.7 miles from New Ulm and 105.9 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.79 one way or $65.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Ulm and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Foley
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 Foley.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ulm and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 178.94 mi (287.97 km).
#1 New Ulm
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 13,141 |
| Coordinates | 44.3124600, -94.4605300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $4.39 | $32.79 | $65.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $47.27 | $94.54 |
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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