How far is Olmsted County, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Olmsted County, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted County and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County and Woodbury.
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Start on the route
548 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
1178 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
42 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
52 m · 5 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast
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Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast
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Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · 37th Street Northeast
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Turn right
61 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 52 North, US 63 North
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake
1722 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto MN 73
1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Turn left onto Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 73
22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73
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Turn left onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right 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 Olmsted County and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Olmsted County and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted County to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Olmsted County and 109.2 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.62 one way or $65.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Olmsted County and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Wyoming
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 Wyoming.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted County and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 186.83 mi (300.67 km).
#1 Olmsted County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 159,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0037500, -92.4017700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $4.25 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $36.22 | $72.44 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $47.19 | $94.37 |
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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