How far is Shorewood, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Shorewood, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
157.03 mi
02h 39m
Flight
126.55 mi
203.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.55 mi
Kilometers
203.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.03 mi
Kilometers
252.72 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 4:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-04-18T11:31
Arrive Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shorewood
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
Ogilvie
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Shorewood
78.4 mi
01h 19m
To Woodbury
78.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
35°F
Saturday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smithtown Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Smithtown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  20. 20

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
66.8 mi · 43%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 10%
I 494 North
11.5 mi · 7%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 6%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 5%
Minnesota State Highway 7
6.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 169

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogilvie
01h 19m from Shorewood
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Shorewood and Chance Light Snow near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Shorewood and 78.6 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Shorewood and Chance Light Snow near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

98 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 126.55 mi (203.67 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population8,098
Coordinates44.9008000, -93.5891200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithtown Road (-93.58905, 44.900736)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $19.77
Round trip
$39.54
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.77 $39.54
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.39 $24.33 $48.66
Diesel $4.86 $26.95 $53.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shorewood and Woodbury. The current time is 11:31:07.

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.