How far is Spring Lake, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Spring Lake, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.4 mi
01h 36m
Flight
78.72 mi
126.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.4 mi
Kilometers
156.75 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Fri, Oct 16, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Lake
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Woodbury
Fri, Oct 16, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Lake
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
McGrath
MN

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

From Spring Lake
49.9 mi
00h 48m
To Woodbury
47.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 13 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 95 Northeast

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward MN 65

    2099 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  7. 7

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Lake 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
74.7 mi · 77%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 16%
Highway 95 Northeast
6.91 mi · 7%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 2%
1st Avenue East
0.77 mi · 1%
MN 65
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 34m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
00h 48m from Spring Lake
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Spring Lake and 47.5 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.61 one way or $29.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Spring Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 78.72 mi (126.68 km).

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#1 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Crest Trail Northeast (-93.065747, 45.54216)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $14.61
Round trip
$29.23
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $14.61 $29.23
Mid-grade $4.72 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $5.26 $18.10 $36.20
Diesel $6.14 $21.14 $42.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Lake and Woodbury. The current time is 22:34:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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