How far is Scanlon, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Scanlon, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.1 mi
00h 30m
Flight
25.27 mi
40.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.27 mi
Kilometers
40.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Scanlon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scanlon
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scanlon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Atkinson
MN

Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota

From Scanlon
14 mi
00h 15m
To Woodbury
14 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    1010 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 45 South

    1827 ft · 51 sec · County Highway 45 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 45

    1001 ft · 26 sec · Highway 45

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    814 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
3.66 mi · 13%
County Highway 45 South
0.35 mi · 1%
MN 210
0.29 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Highway 45
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkinson
00h 15m from Scanlon
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scanlon and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Scanlon and 14 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scanlon and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Atkinson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

38 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

43 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scanlon and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 25.27 mi (40.67 km).

Scanlon

#1 Scanlon

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population945
Coordinates46.7066100, -92.4282500
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 29th Street (-92.428355, 46.706611)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.07
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.53 $7.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.39 $4.35 $8.70
Diesel $4.86 $4.82 $9.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scanlon and Woodbury. The current time is 06:44:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.