How far is Two Harbors, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Two Harbors, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
72.25 mi
01h 17m
Flight
65.38 mi
105.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.38 mi
Kilometers
105.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.27 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 29, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Two Harbors
Wed, Apr 29, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Two Harbors
2026-04-28T23:50
Arrive Woodbury
Wed, Apr 29, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Two Harbors
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
Riverside
MN

Township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

From Two Harbors
36.1 mi
00h 38m
To Woodbury
36.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
30°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 11:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Two Harbors and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterfront Drive

    1041 ft · 37 sec · Waterfront Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 61

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Highway 61

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Two Harbors 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 61
43.5 mi · 60%
7th Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
MN 210
0.29 mi
Waterfront Drive
0.2 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
4th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 61

Continue on Highway 61

23.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
00h 38m from Two Harbors
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Two Harbors and Partly Cloudy near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Two Harbors to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Two Harbors and 36.2 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Two Harbors and Partly Cloudy near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

9 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

15 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Two Harbors and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 65.38 mi (105.22 km).

Two Harbors

#1 Two Harbors

County seat of Lake County, Minnesota

Population3,508
Coordinates47.0227100, -91.6707300
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-91.67073, 47.02279)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.20
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.10 $18.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.00 $20.00
Premium $4.39 $11.20 $22.40
Diesel $4.86 $12.40 $24.81

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Two Harbors and Woodbury. The current time is 23:50:39.

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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.