How far is Starbuck, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Starbuck, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.33 mi
03h 12m
Flight
143.38 mi
230.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.38 mi
Kilometers
230.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.33 mi
Kilometers
283.77 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Starbuck
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starbuck
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starbuck
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort Ripley
MN

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

From Starbuck
90.3 mi
01h 36m
To Woodbury
86 mi
01h 36m

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 NW
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 Starbuck and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    10 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    8.5 mi · 13 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street North

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 160th Street

    38 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 94, US 52, MN 27: St. Cloud

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27, CR 3: Westport, Osakis

    1199 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 27

    21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway West

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 10 West

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    33 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Archibald Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    2129 ft · 27 sec · East Front Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on 2nd Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  34. 34

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    14 mi · 18 min · State Highway 210

  36. 36

    Continue on West Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  38. 38

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Starbuck 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
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
30.4 mi · 17%
Voyageur Highway
30.3 mi · 17%
US 10 West
28.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 27
21.8 mi · 12%
160th Street
12 mi · 7%
I 94
11 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight right

27.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Ripley
01h 36m from Starbuck
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Starbuck 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 Starbuck to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Starbuck and 86 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.20 one way or $44.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Ripley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

39 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starbuck and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 143.38 mi (230.75 km).

Starbuck

#1 Starbuck

City in Pope County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,267
Coordinates45.6144000, -95.5311500
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-95.531169, 45.6144)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.55 L · about $22.20
Round trip
$44.40
12.44 gal · 47.1 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.20 $44.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.39 $48.78
Premium $4.39 $27.32 $54.64
Diesel $4.86 $30.25 $60.51

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 Starbuck and Woodbury. The current time is 20:26:41.

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.