How far is Pine City, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
74.02 mi
01h 15m
Flight
58.94 mi
94.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.12 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in Pine City
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine City
2026-10-15T12:36
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine City
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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Pine City
37 mi
00h 37m
To Woodbury
37 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
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 Pine City and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway 61

    1319 ft · 32 sec · County Highway 61

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Henriette Road Northwest

    1556 ft · 32 sec · Henriette Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Duluth

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
43 mi · 58%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 31%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 5%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 2%
Main Street South
1.12 mi · 2%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

42.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
00h 37m from Pine City
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine City 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 Pine City to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Pine City and 37 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pine City and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.86 km).

Pine City

#1 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street Southeast (-92.968837, 45.826074)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $5.26 $13.73 $27.47
Diesel $6.14 $16.04 $32.07

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 Pine City and Woodbury. The current time is 12:36:11.

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.