How far is Solway, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Solway, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solway and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solway and Woodbury.
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Start on Centerline Road North
93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North
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Turn left onto 1st Street/US-2
9.7 mi · 11 min · 1st Street/US-2
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 52 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2060 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the exit slight right
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road 476
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476
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Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433
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Turn left
55 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Elm Street
1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right 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 Solway 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.
Paul Bunyan Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Solway 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 Solway to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Zemple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Solway and 70.2 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Solway and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solway and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 117.4 mi (188.94 km).
#1 Solway
Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.5199500, -95.1291800 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.57 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.22 | $48.45 |
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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