How far is Winthrop, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Winthrop, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 193.9 miles (312 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.86 mi
03h 26m
Flight
162.48 mi
261.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.48 mi
Kilometers
261.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.86 mi
Kilometers
311.99 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM CDT
Return by in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-04-23T07:38
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Foreston
MN

City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States

From Winthrop
96.8 mi
01h 43m
To Woodbury
97.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street West

    2480 ft · 1 min · 4th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 15

    22.2 mi · 28 min · State Highway 15

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15

    36 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street South

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North

    32 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North

    1669 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 15

    46.9 mi · 1 hr · State Highway 15

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Division Street

    955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South

  13. 13

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  20. 20

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
80.9 mi · 42%
State Highway 15
70.7 mi · 36%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 8%
Main Street South
1.71 mi · 1%
Tamarack Boulevard West
1.53 mi · 1%
Division Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 15

Continue on State Highway 15

46.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foreston
01h 43m from Winthrop
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winthrop and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winthrop to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foreston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Winthrop and 97.1 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winthrop and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Foreston

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

39 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

108 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 162.48 mi (261.49 km).

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#1 Winthrop

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,323
Coordinates44.5430200, -94.3663700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street West (-94.366371, 44.543065)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $24.41
Round trip
$48.82
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.41 $48.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.82 $53.64
Premium $4.39 $30.04 $60.08
Diesel $4.86 $33.27 $66.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winthrop and Woodbury. The current time is 07:38:43.

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.