How far is Shieldsville, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Shieldsville, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.87 mi
02h 59m
Flight
161.28 mi
259.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.28 mi
Kilometers
259.56 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.87 mi
Kilometers
302.35 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sat, May 2, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Shieldsville
Sat, May 2, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shieldsville
2026-05-01T22:06
Arrive Woodbury
Sat, May 2, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shieldsville
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
North Branch
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Shieldsville
95.7 mi
01h 29m
To Woodbury
92.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Geneva Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Geneva Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 153rd Street West

    819 ft · 36 sec · 153rd Street West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Shieldsville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shieldsville 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 57%
I 35 North
48.4 mi · 26%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 21
5.7 mi · 3%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branch
01h 29m from Shieldsville
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Shieldsville 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 Shieldsville to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

North Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Shieldsville and 92.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Shieldsville and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near North Branch

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

109 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

111 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shieldsville and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 161.28 mi (259.56 km).

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#1 Shieldsville

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,187
Coordinates44.3660700, -93.4088300
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Geneva Avenue (-93.408613, 44.366063)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.1 L · about $23.66
Round trip
$47.32
13.26 gal · 50.2 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.66 $47.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.00 $51.99
Premium $4.39 $29.12 $58.24
Diesel $4.86 $32.25 $64.50

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Shieldsville and Woodbury. The current time is 22:06:10.

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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.