How far is Nisswa, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Nisswa, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
74.52 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.02 mi
103.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.02 mi
Kilometers
103.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.52 mi
Kilometers
119.93 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, Apr 28, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Nisswa
Tue, Apr 28, 12:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nisswa
2026-04-28T09:41
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, Apr 28, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nisswa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aitkin
MN

City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States

From Nisswa
39.6 mi
00h 44m
To Woodbury
34.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    989 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    42 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1179 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lakers Lane

    2329 ft · 1 min · Lakers Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 18

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 18

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Pine Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Red Pine Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 118

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 118

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 3

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 109

    4.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 109

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1429 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  22. 22

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  24. 24

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nisswa and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
29.5 mi · 40%
Voyageur Highway
18.5 mi · 25%
County Road 109
5.13 mi · 7%
County Road 18
3.96 mi · 5%
County Road 118
2.74 mi · 4%
2nd Street Northwest
1.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 210

Turn right onto State Highway 210

14 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aitkin
00h 44m from Nisswa
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nisswa and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Aitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Nisswa and 34.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nisswa and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Aitkin

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

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

RAIL

Staples

85 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

113 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nisswa and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 64.02 mi (103.03 km).

Nisswa

#1 Nisswa

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,115
Coordinates46.5205200, -94.2886100
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.288519, 46.520555)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.77
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.39 $18.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.31 $20.62
Premium $4.39 $11.55 $23.10
Diesel $4.86 $12.79 $25.58

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Nisswa and Woodbury. The current time is 09:41:50.

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.