How far is North Oaks, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
129.11 mi
02h 06m
Flight
109.07 mi
175.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.07 mi
Kilometers
175.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.11 mi
Kilometers
207.79 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in North Oaks
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Oaks
2026-10-15T10:43
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Oaks
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From North Oaks
64.4 mi
01h 03m
To Woodbury
64.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
50°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oaks Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Oaks Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Oaks Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Oaks Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    2610 ft · 59 sec · Centerville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1290 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35E North: Forest Lake

    1452 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Oaks 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
97 mi · 75%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 18%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
East Oaks Road
1.14 mi · 1%
North Oaks Road
0.9 mi · 1%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 03m from North Oaks
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Oaks and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Oaks to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from North Oaks and 64.7 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Oaks and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Oaks and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 109.07 mi (175.53 km).

North Oaks

#1 North Oaks

City in the U.

Population5,345
Coordinates45.1027400, -93.0791100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oaks Road (-93.079772, 45.10261)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.25 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.12 gal · 34.5 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.72 $21.50 $43.01
Premium $5.26 $23.99 $47.99
Diesel $6.14 $28.02 $56.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Oaks and Woodbury. The current time is 10:43:46.

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