How far is Ramsey, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Ramsey, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
129.95 mi
02h 16m
Flight
100.76 mi
162.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.76 mi
Kilometers
162.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.95 mi
Kilometers
209.14 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Thu, Sep 17, 4:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-09-17T12:00
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
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 Ramsey
65 mi
01h 08m
To Woodbury
64.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Alpine Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 1 min · Alpine Drive Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right

    64 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Armstrong Boulevard Northwest

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Armstrong Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Baugh Street Northwest

    1.6 km · 1 min · Baugh Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 181st Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 181st Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 181st Avenue Northwest

    38 m · 3 sec · 181st Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 181st Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 181st Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1287 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    25.7 mi · 29 min · US Highway 169

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
65.9 mi · 51%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 12%
Armstrong Boulevard Northwest
3.12 mi · 2%
181st Avenue Northwest
2.91 mi · 2%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Alpine Drive Northwest
1 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 08m from Ramsey
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Ramsey and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 65 miles from Ramsey and 64.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Ramsey and Patchy Fog then 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 Ramsey and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 100.76 mi (162.16 km).

Ramsey

#1 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.44975, 45.260382)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.69 $21.52 $43.05
Premium $5.20 $23.86 $47.73
Diesel $6.18 $28.38 $56.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramsey and Woodbury. The current time is 12:00:11.

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.