How far is Webster, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Webster, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
173.24 mi
02h 44m
Flight
149.72 mi
240.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.72 mi
Kilometers
240.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.24 mi
Kilometers
278.81 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Webster
Wed, May 13, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Woodbury
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
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
Rush City
MN

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Webster
86.2 mi
01h 22m
To Woodbury
87 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 40th Street West

    2660 ft · 1 min · 40th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dalton Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Dalton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 30th Street West

    751 ft · 17 sec · 30th Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East

    7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East

    2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Deuce Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2303 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway

    107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  24. 24

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
107 mi · 62%
I 35 North
30.7 mi · 18%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 13%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 1%
260th Street East
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush City
01h 22m from Webster
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Webster 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 Webster to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Webster and 87 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Webster and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rush City

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

82 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 149.72 mi (240.95 km).

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#1 Webster

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,865
Coordinates44.5296900, -93.3527200
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 40th Street West (-93.35272, 44.529707)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.61
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.81 $43.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.96 $47.91
Premium $4.39 $26.84 $53.67
Diesel $4.86 $29.72 $59.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster and Woodbury. The current time is 20:17:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.