How far is Newport, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Newport, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
146.54 mi
02h 19m
Flight
125.26 mi
201.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.26 mi
Kilometers
201.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.54 mi
Kilometers
235.84 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Newport
Wed, May 13, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-05-13T13:18
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Newport
72.6 mi
01h 09m
To Woodbury
73.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    2527 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1655 ft · 52 sec · Glen Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 10 West, US 61 North

    1986 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  18. 18

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 73%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 16%
US 10 West
8.83 mi · 6%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 09m from Newport
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport 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 Newport to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Newport and 73.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.45 one way or $36.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 125.26 mi (201.59 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,138
Coordinates44.8663600, -93.0004900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.000492, 44.866381)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.57 L · about $18.45
Round trip
$36.90
10.34 gal · 39.14 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.45 $36.90
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.27 $40.54
Premium $4.39 $22.71 $45.41
Diesel $4.86 $25.15 $50.29

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Woodbury. The current time is 13:18:09.

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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.