How far is Saint Michael, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Michael, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
132.39 mi
02h 15m
Flight
107.01 mi
172.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.01 mi
Kilometers
172.22 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.39 mi
Kilometers
213.06 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 2:55 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Michael
Wed, Sep 23, 5:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Michael
2026-09-23T12:40
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 2:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
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 Saint Michael
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 Saint Michael
66.1 mi
01h 07m
To Woodbury
66.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°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 Saint Michael and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michael and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    125 m · 15 sec · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Michael Parkway East

    1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue East

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on 42nd Street Northeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241

    30 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  16. 16

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Michael 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
66.8 mi · 50%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 12%
MN 241
6.83 mi · 5%
42nd Street Northeast
2.66 mi · 2%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Central Avenue East
0.36 mi
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 07m from Saint Michael
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Michael 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 Saint Michael to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 66.1 miles from Saint Michael and 66.3 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 $20.47 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Michael and 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 Saint Michael and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 107.01 mi (172.22 km).

Saint Michael

#1 Saint Michael

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,437
Coordinates45.2099600, -93.6649600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-93.664828, 45.209959)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $20.47
Round trip
$40.95
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $20.47 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.82 $22.53 $45.06
Premium $5.35 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $6.35 $29.65 $59.30

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 Saint Michael and Woodbury. The current time is 12:40:01.

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.