How far is Rock Creek, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Rock Creek, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
79.74 mi
01h 19m
Flight
63.68 mi
102.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.68 mi
Kilometers
102.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.74 mi
Kilometers
128.33 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sat, May 30, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Creek
Sat, May 30, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Creek
2026-05-30T13:44
Arrive Woodbury
Sat, May 30, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Creek
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 Rock Creek
39.8 mi
00h 39m
To Woodbury
39.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on 558 Street

    147 m · 27 sec · 558 Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Forest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 35 North: Duluth

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Creek 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
48.7 mi · 61%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 29%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 5%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 2%
Forest Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

48.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
00h 39m from Rock Creek
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Partly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 39.8 miles from Rock Creek and 39.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Creek and Partly Sunny 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 Rock Creek and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 63.68 mi (102.48 km).

Rock Creek

#1 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,658
Coordinates45.7574600, -92.9624300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 558 Street (-92.962282, 45.757539)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.02 $22.04
Premium $4.39 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $4.86 $13.67 $27.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Creek and Woodbury. The current time is 13:44:37.

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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.