How far is Turtle River, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Turtle River, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.25 mi
02h 32m
Flight
105.02 mi
169.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.02 mi
Kilometers
169.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.25 mi
Kilometers
217.66 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Turtle River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Turtle River
2026-04-30T03:47
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Turtle River
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
Zemple
MN

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

From Turtle River
71.8 mi
01h 16m
To Woodbury
63.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Turtle River and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue East

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Island View Drive Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Island View Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    16.1 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    40.6 mi · 52 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Avenue

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 4th Street

    2060 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    17.8 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 476

    1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 433

    1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433

  13. 13

    Turn left

    55 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Elm Street

    1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Turtle River 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Voyageur Highway
39.6 mi · 29%
Paul Bunyan Expressway
28.4 mi · 21%
County Road 433
18.9 mi · 14%
Northeast 4th Street
18.1 mi · 13%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 13%
Main Avenue
14.9 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Paul Bunyan Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

40.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zemple
01h 16m from Turtle River
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Turtle River 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 Turtle River to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Zemple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Turtle River and 63.4 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.02 one way or $34.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Turtle River and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 105.02 mi (169.02 km).

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#1 Turtle River

Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Population1,137
Coordinates47.5874500, -94.7516500
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue East (-94.751666, 47.587471)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $17.02
Round trip
$34.05
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.02 $34.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.70 $37.41
Premium $4.39 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $4.86 $23.20 $46.40

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Turtle River and Woodbury. The current time is 03:47:06.

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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.