How far is Plymouth, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
143.5 mi
02h 21m
Flight
117.73 mi
189.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.73 mi
Kilometers
189.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.5 mi
Kilometers
230.94 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 30, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-30T12:59
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Mora
MN

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

From Plymouth
71.6 mi
01h 10m
To Woodbury
71.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 494 North

    57 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
66.8 mi · 47%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 11%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 6%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 5%
I 494 North
5.33 mi · 4%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 10m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Plymouth and 71.8 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Mora

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

75 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

102 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 117.73 mi (189.47 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population79,635
Coordinates45.0105200, -93.4555100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 55 (-93.455609, 45.010407)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.12
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.06 $36.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.84 $39.68
Premium $4.39 $22.22 $44.45
Diesel $4.86 $24.61 $49.22

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Woodbury. The current time is 12:59:22.

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.