How far is Thief River Falls, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Thief River Falls, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thief River Falls and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thief River Falls and Woodbury.
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Start on 3rd Street East
9.5 mi · 12 min · 3rd Street East
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 2: Fosston, Bagley
1548 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 52 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2060 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the exit slight right
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road 476
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476
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Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433
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Turn left
55 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Elm Street
1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thief River Falls and Woodbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 2
Merge slight left
52.5 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Cass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Thief River Falls and 109.3 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.84 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thief River Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Cass Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cass Lake.
Detroit Lakes
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thief River Falls and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 180.52 mi (290.52 km).
#1 Thief River Falls
City in Pennington County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 8,688 |
| Coordinates | 48.1191400, -96.1811500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.25 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $36.45 | $72.91 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $40.68 | $81.35 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $47.49 | $94.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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