How far is Rush City, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Rush City, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.77 mi
01h 24m
Flight
68.65 mi
110.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.65 mi
Kilometers
110.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.77 mi
Kilometers
136.42 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in Rush City
Wed, Sep 23, 3:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rush City
2026-09-23T12:41
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 2:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rush City
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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Rush City
42.3 mi
00h 42m
To Woodbury
42.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rush City and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on South Eliot Avenue

    85 m · 14 sec · South Eliot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Duluth

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rush City 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
54.4 mi · 64%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 27%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 4%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

54.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
00h 42m from Rush City
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rush City 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 Rush City to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Rush City and 42.4 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rush City and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rush City and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 68.65 mi (110.48 km).

Rush City

#1 Rush City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population3,218
Coordinates45.6855100, -92.9654900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: South Eliot Avenue (-92.966018, 45.685509)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.82 $14.42 $28.85
Premium $5.35 $16.00 $32.00
Diesel $6.35 $18.98 $37.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rush City and Woodbury. The current time is 12:41:00.

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.