How far is Woodbury, MN from Anoka, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Anoka, MN is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
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.
Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Anoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Anoka.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65
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Keep slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Crosstown Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 5 min · Crosstown Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto 161st Avenue Northwest
1 mi · 1 min · 161st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Hanson Boulevard Northwest
4.5 mi · 7 min · Hanson Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Anoka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Woodbury and Chance Snow Showers near Anoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Anoka?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 Woodbury and 62.5 miles from Anoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.74 one way or $31.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Woodbury and Chance Snow Showers near Anoka.
Stop Ideas Near Quamba
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 Quamba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 104.39 mi (168 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anoka
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 17,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.1977400, -93.3871800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
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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