How far is Nowthen, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Nowthen, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nowthen and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowthen and Woodbury.
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Start on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
6 m · 3 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
60 m · 4 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
2455 ft · 49 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Twin Lakes Road Northwest
26 m · 2 sec · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Twin Lakes Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Twin Lakes Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 193rd Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 193rd Avenue Northwest
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Take the ramp right
760 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
24.4 mi · 28 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 21 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 Nowthen and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Continue straight
33.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nowthen and Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nowthen to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Nowthen and 55.1 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nowthen and Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Quamba
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 Quamba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nowthen and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 96.51 mi (155.32 km).
#1 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.57 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.18 | $36.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
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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