How far is Woodbury, MN from Arnold, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Arnold, MN is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
53.15 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.42 mi
69.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.54 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-15T06:49
Arrive Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Scanlon
MN

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
26.5 mi
00h 35m
To Arnold
26.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth

    950 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1921 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mesaba Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mesaba Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 13th Street

    805 ft · 23 sec · East 13th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Skyline Parkway

    2083 ft · 57 sec · East Skyline Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Kenwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Howard Gnesen Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Howard Gnesen Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Tischer Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Tischer Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Arnold Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Arnold Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arnold Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Arnold.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
21.2 mi · 40%
Howard Gnesen Road
4.15 mi · 8%
Kenwood Avenue
1.36 mi · 3%
Mesaba Avenue
1.26 mi · 2%
West Tischer Road
0.99 mi · 2%
East Skyline Parkway
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scanlon
00h 35m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Scanlon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Woodbury and 26.7 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.

Stop Ideas Near Scanlon

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

24 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

29 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.88 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arnold

Arnold is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.8802200, -92.0904700
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Arnold (-92.09047, 46.88022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.37 $14.74
Premium $4.39 $8.26 $16.51
Diesel $4.86 $9.14 $18.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Arnold. The current time is 06:49:22.

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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.