How far is Rapidan, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Rapidan, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.21 mi
03h 42m
Flight
186.5 mi
300.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.5 mi
Kilometers
300.15 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.21 mi
Kilometers
368.88 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Rapidan
Tue, May 5, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rapidan
2026-05-05T00:32
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rapidan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Rapidan
111.7 mi
01h 51m
To Woodbury
117.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 190th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 190th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Highway 66

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 66

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hawthorn Road

    2479 ft · 40 sec · Hawthorn Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hemlock Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hemlock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southbend Avenue

    617 ft · 19 sec · Southbend Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 33

    35 m · 3 sec · County Road 33

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Minnesota Avenue

    11.6 mi · 15 min · South Minnesota Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  14. 14

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    110.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  31. 31

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapidan 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 65 Northeast
110 mi · 48%
South Minnesota Avenue
40.5 mi · 18%
MN 100
15.5 mi · 7%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 7%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 5%
I 694 East
2.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 65 Northeast

Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

110 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
01h 51m from Rapidan
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rapidan 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 Rapidan to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Rapidan and 117.6 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rapidan and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rapidan and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 186.5 mi (300.15 km).

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#1 Rapidan

Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Population1,106
Coordinates44.0944100, -94.0685700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 190th Street (-94.06857, 44.094414)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.62 L · about $28.87
Round trip
$57.75
16.18 gal · 61.24 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $28.87 $57.75
Mid-grade $3.92 $31.72 $63.44
Premium $4.39 $35.53 $71.06
Diesel $4.86 $39.35 $78.70

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rapidan and Woodbury. The current time is 00:32:05.

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.