How far is Sauk Centre, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Sauk Centre, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk Centre and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauk Centre and Woodbury.
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Start on Sinclair Lewis Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · Sinclair Lewis Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street South
2968 ft · 50 sec · Main Street South
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Turn straight onto Yorkshire Road
12.3 mi · 18 min · Yorkshire Road
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 27
21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Broadway West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway West
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 10 West
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Archibald Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left 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 Sauk Centre and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10 West
Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sauk Centre and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sauk Centre to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Brainerd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Sauk Centre and 70.9 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sauk Centre and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Brainerd
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sauk Centre and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 115.36 mi (185.66 km).
#1 Sauk Centre
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,172 |
| Coordinates | 45.7374700, -94.9525200 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $4.25 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $30.97 | $61.93 |
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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