How far is Pelican Rapids, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Pelican Rapids, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cass 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 Pelican Rapids and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Rapids and Woodbury.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
56 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Head Lake Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Head Lake Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto County Highway 4
4.7 mi · 8 min · County Highway 4
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Turn right onto 293rd Avenue
2633 ft · 41 sec · 293rd Avenue
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Continue on 440th Street
2061 ft · 32 sec · 440th Street
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Continue on Paul M Osborn Road
3 mi · 4 min · Paul M Osborn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 35
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway 35
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Continue on East Looney Lane
1723 ft · 32 sec · East Looney Lane
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Turn left onto County Highway 34
5.5 mi · 7 min · County Highway 34
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Continue on County Road 34
2792 ft · 1 min · County Road 34
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Take the ramp right
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Mason Avenue
18.5 mi · 21 min · West Mason Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 210
20.8 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Archibald Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.9 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 Pelican Rapids 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.
County Road 34
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pelican Rapids and Partly Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelican Rapids to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Pillager is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Pelican Rapids and 83.2 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pelican Rapids and Partly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Pillager
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 Pillager.
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Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Rapids and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 148.38 mi (238.79 km).
#1 Pelican Rapids
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 46.5707900, -96.0831100 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.91 | $51.83 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
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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