How far is Spicer, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.96 mi
02h 58m
Flight
137.94 mi
221.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.94 mi
Kilometers
221.99 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.96 mi
Kilometers
275.14 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Spicer
Wed, May 13, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spicer
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spicer
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
Bock
MN

Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Spicer
84.9 mi
01h 29m
To Woodbury
86.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    587 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    48 mi · 59 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Division Street

    955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South

  8. 8

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  15. 15

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
80.9 mi · 47%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 9%
Division Street
2.44 mi · 1%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.91 mi · 1%
2nd Street South
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

48 mi · 00h 59m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bock
01h 29m from Spicer
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spicer 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 Spicer to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Bock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Spicer and 86.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.52 one way or $43.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spicer and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Bock

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

52 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

115 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 137.94 mi (221.99 km).

Spicer

#1 Spicer

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 23 (-94.93972, 45.233004)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.84 L · about $21.52
Round trip
$43.04
12.06 gal · 45.68 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.52 $43.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.64 $47.29
Premium $4.39 $26.48 $52.97
Diesel $4.86 $29.33 $58.66

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spicer and Woodbury. The current time is 22:13:37.

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.