How far is Oronoco, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Oronoco, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 203 miles (326.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.03 mi
03h 11m
Flight
174.85 mi
281.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.85 mi
Kilometers
281.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.03 mi
Kilometers
326.74 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Oronoco
Tue, May 5, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oronoco
2026-05-04T18:44
Arrive Woodbury
Mon, May 4, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oronoco
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stacy
MN

City

From Oronoco
101.4 mi
01h 35m
To Woodbury
101.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Minnesota Avenue

    1426 ft · 44 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast

    2063 ft · 42 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East White Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road

    39 m · 7 sec · East White Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road

    2570 ft · 47 sec · East White Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    2358 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oronoco 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 52%
US 52 North
63.6 mi · 31%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 11%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
East White Bridge Road
2.45 mi · 1%
MN 73
1.23 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stacy
01h 35m from Oronoco
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oronoco 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 Oronoco to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 203 miles (326.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Stacy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Oronoco and 101.7 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stacy

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

51 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oronoco and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 174.85 mi (281.4 km).

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#1 Oronoco

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population2,308
Coordinates44.1660800, -92.5349100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: North Minnesota Avenue (-92.534759, 44.16608)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.12 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.11
14.32 gal · 54.24 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.55 $51.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.07 $56.15
Premium $4.39 $31.45 $62.89
Diesel $4.86 $34.83 $69.65

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Oronoco and Woodbury. The current time is 18:44:14.

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.