How far is Stillwater, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Stillwater, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
137.65 mi
02h 17m
Flight
112.36 mi
180.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.36 mi
Kilometers
180.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.65 mi
Kilometers
221.52 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-22T23:27
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Stillwater
67.7 mi
01h 08m
To Woodbury
69.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Manning Avenue North

    1 m · 1 sec · Manning Avenue North

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Manning Avenue North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on Manning Trail North

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scandia Trail North

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Scandia Trail North

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North

    35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Street South

    4 m · 1 sec · Lake Street South

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street South

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Street South

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Duluth

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1068 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  20. 20

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater 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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
82.6 mi · 60%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 17%
Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 8%
Scandia Trail North
4.95 mi · 4%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 3%
Manning Avenue North
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 08m from Stillwater
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Stillwater and 69.9 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stillwater and Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 km).

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#1 Stillwater

Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates45.0563600, -92.8060400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street South (-92.80603, 45.056362)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.06 $38.11
Premium $4.39 $21.35 $42.69
Diesel $4.86 $23.64 $47.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Woodbury. The current time is 23:27:03.

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.