How far is Oakdale, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Oakdale, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
139.11 mi
02h 15m
Flight
118.57 mi
190.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.57 mi
Kilometers
190.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.11 mi
Kilometers
223.87 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM CDT
Return by in Oakdale
Thu, Oct 15, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-10-15T11:41
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
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 Oakdale
69.6 mi
01h 07m
To Woodbury
69.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
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 Oakdale and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street North

    1857 ft · 46 sec · 10th Street North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 North

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Duluth

    2206 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
100 mi · 72%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 16%
I 694 North
9.62 mi · 7%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 07m from Oakdale
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oakdale 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 Oakdale to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 69.6 miles from Oakdale and 69.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oakdale and Rain Showers Likely 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 Oakdale and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 118.57 mi (190.82 km).

Oakdale

#1 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population27,773
Coordinates44.9630200, -92.9649400
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Street North (-92.964939, 44.963153)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.58 L · about $20.86
Round trip
$41.72
9.82 gal · 37.16 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $20.86 $41.72
Mid-grade $4.72 $23.16 $46.31
Premium $5.26 $25.84 $51.67
Diesel $6.14 $30.17 $60.33

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 Oakdale and Woodbury. The current time is 11:41:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.