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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125 mi
02h 38m
Flight
104.39 mi
168 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.39 mi
Kilometers
168 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125 mi
Kilometers
201.17 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anoka
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T07:16
Arrive Anoka
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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 Woodbury
62.4 mi
01h 19m
To Anoka
62.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Saturday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crosstown Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Crosstown Boulevard Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 161st Avenue Northwest

    1 mi · 1 min · 161st Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hanson Boulevard Northwest

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Hanson Boulevard Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
95.1 mi · 76%
Hanson Boulevard Northwest
4.5 mi · 4%
Crosstown Boulevard Northeast
3.35 mi · 3%
Main Street Northwest
2.69 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
161st Avenue Northwest
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quamba
01h 19m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Woodbury and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 104.39 mi (168 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Anoka

#2 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $15.74
Round trip
$31.48
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Anoka. The current time is 07:16:58.

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.