How far is Watab, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Watab, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
117.74 mi
02h 03m
Flight
90.63 mi
145.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.63 mi
Kilometers
145.85 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.74 mi
Kilometers
189.48 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Fri, May 1, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Watab
Fri, May 1, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watab
2026-04-30T23:34
Arrive Woodbury
Fri, May 1, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watab
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
Quamba
MN

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

From Watab
62.4 mi
01h 01m
To Woodbury
55.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Watab and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast River Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street Northwest

    1590 ft · 47 sec · 75th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2191 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Street North

    77 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street North

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street North

    89 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street North

  8. 8

    Continue on Golden Spike Road Northeast

    704 ft · 14 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Spike Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Golden Spike Road Northeast

    775 ft · 15 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Spike Road Northeast

    47 m · 3 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Golden Spike Road Northeast

    2594 ft · 52 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mayhew Lake Road Northeast

    4 m · 1 sec · Mayhew Lake Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Mayhew Lake Road Northeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mayhew Lake Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto MN 23 E

    13 mi · 15 min · MN 23 E

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  21. 21

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Watab and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 23 E
79.3 mi · 67%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 13%
75th Street Northwest
2.47 mi · 2%
Mayhew Lake Road Northeast
1.91 mi · 2%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Golden Spike Road Northeast
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 23 E

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quamba
01h 01m from Watab
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Watab 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 Watab to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Watab and 55.2 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Watab and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Quamba

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

85 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

106 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watab and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 90.63 mi (145.85 km).

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#1 Watab

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

Population3,238
Coordinates45.6763500, -94.1811000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast River Road (-94.180824, 45.676301)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $14.85
Round trip
$29.69
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.85 $29.69
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.31 $32.62
Premium $4.39 $18.27 $36.54
Diesel $4.86 $20.23 $40.47

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Watab and Woodbury. The current time is 23:34:55.

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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.