How far is Proctor, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Proctor, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.18 mi
00h 41m
Flight
35.11 mi
56.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.11 mi
Kilometers
56.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.18 mi
Kilometers
63.06 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, Sep 15, 7:13 PM CDT
Return by in Proctor
Tue, Sep 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Proctor
2026-09-15T18:31
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, Sep 15, 7:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Proctor
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atkinson
MN

Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota

From Proctor
19.6 mi
00h 20m
To Woodbury
19.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    35 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Boundary Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Boundary Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Boundary Avenue
14.7 mi · 37%
MN 210
0.29 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
5th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkinson
00h 20m from Proctor
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Proctor and Slight 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 Proctor to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Proctor and 19.6 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Proctor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Atkinson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

38 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

43 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Proctor and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.5 km).

Proctor

#1 Proctor

City in St.

Population3,006
Coordinates46.7471600, -92.2254700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-92.225464, 46.746959)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.83
Round trip
$11.66
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $5.83 $11.66
Mid-grade $4.68 $6.46 $12.91
Premium $5.19 $7.16 $14.31
Diesel $6.08 $8.38 $16.77

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Proctor and Woodbury. The current time is 18:31:58.

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.