How far is Stanton, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Stanton, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
172.24 mi
02h 44m
Flight
152.53 mi
245.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.53 mi
Kilometers
245.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.24 mi
Kilometers
277.19 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Tue, May 5, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-05-05T08:54
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rush City
MN

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Stanton
86 mi
01h 22m
To Woodbury
86.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue Way

    9 m · 8 sec · 8th Avenue Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 19 Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 19 Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 56 Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 56 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Randolph Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    627 ft · 19 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

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

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

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

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  16. 16

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

    18 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  22. 22

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 62%
US 52 North
25.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 13%
Emery Avenue
4.06 mi · 2%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
Highway 56 Boulevard
3.11 mi · 2%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush City
01h 22m from Stanton
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton 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 Stanton to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Stanton and 86.2 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rush City

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 152.53 mi (245.48 km).

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#1 Stanton

Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Population1,108
Coordinates44.4719100, -93.0229900
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Avenue Way (-93.022995, 44.47191)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.01 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.40
12.16 gal · 46.02 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.70 $43.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.84 $47.68
Premium $4.39 $26.70 $53.41
Diesel $4.86 $29.57 $59.15

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanton and Woodbury. The current time is 08:54:44.

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.