How far is Wayzata, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Wayzata, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wayzata and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayzata and Woodbury.
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Start on Chicago Avenue North
753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North
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Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gleason Lake Road
875 ft · 22 sec · Gleason Lake Road
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Continue on Gleason Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Gleason Lake Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gleason Lake Drive
17 m · 1 sec · Gleason Lake Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Gleason Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Carlson Parkway
1514 ft · 42 sec · Carlson Parkway
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Turn left onto I 494 North
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
19.7 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left 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 Wayzata 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 Highway 169
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33.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Wayzata and Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wayzata to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Wayzata and 75 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.77 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wayzata and Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie
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 Ogilvie.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayzata and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 120.71 mi (194.26 km).
#1 Wayzata
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,618 |
| Coordinates | 44.9741300, -93.5066200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.57 | $18.77 | $37.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.62 | $41.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.58 | $51.17 |
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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