How far is Savage, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Savage, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
157.98 mi
02h 32m
Flight
132.53 mi
213.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.53 mi
Kilometers
213.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.98 mi
Kilometers
254.24 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Fri, Sep 18, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Savage
Fri, Sep 18, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savage
2026-09-17T22:01
Arrive Woodbury
Fri, Sep 18, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savage
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
Rock Creek
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

From Savage
78.9 mi
01h 16m
To Woodbury
79.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savage and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North: Minneapolis

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  15. 15

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savage and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
107 mi · 67%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 15%
I 35W North
19.6 mi · 12%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Creek
01h 16m from Savage
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Savage and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savage to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Rock Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Savage and 79.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Savage and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

90 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savage and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 132.53 mi (213.28 km).

Savage

#1 Savage

City in Minnesota

Population32,858
Coordinates44.7791300, -93.3363400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn Avenue (-93.336393, 44.77914)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $23.60
Round trip
$47.20
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $23.60 $47.20
Mid-grade $4.69 $26.12 $52.24
Premium $5.20 $28.96 $57.92
Diesel $6.18 $34.44 $68.88

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Savage and Woodbury. The current time is 22:01:03.

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.