How far is Saint Paul, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Woodbury.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake
1722 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto MN 73
1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Turn left onto Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 73
22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73
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Turn left onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Woodbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
82.2 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul 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 Paul to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Saint Paul and 68.6 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 120.03 mi (193.17 km).
#1 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.21 | $42.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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