How far is Saint Paul, MN from Woodland, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Woodland, MN is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Woodland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Woodland.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
3073 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street North
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Take the ramp left toward I 35E South, I 94 West
106 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
3151 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101 South: Wayzata Boulevard
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Gleason Lake Road
65 m · 6 sec · Gleason Lake Road
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Continue on Bushaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bushaway Road
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Continue on County Road 101
2059 ft · 37 sec · County Road 101
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Turn right onto Maple Hill Road
156 m · 23 sec · Maple Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Woodland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
9.86 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Woodland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Woodland?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Saint Paul and 11.9 miles from Woodland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Saint Paul and Sunny near Woodland.
Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneapolis.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.34 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 Woodland
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.9469100, -93.5041200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodland (-93.50412, 44.94691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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