How far is Woodbury, MN from Atwater, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Atwater, MN is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Atwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Atwater.
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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
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue South
1374 ft · 41 sec · 33rd Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
1732 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
17.6 mi · 22 min · MN-15 S
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Turn right
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto State Street
1665 ft · 47 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
11.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Main Street North
44 m · 6 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Atwater.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Atwater?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Milaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Woodbury and 87.3 miles from Atwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Atwater.
Stop Ideas Near Milaca
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 Milaca.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Atwater. Straight-line distance: 137.71 mi (221.62 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 Atwater
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 45.1388500, -94.7780600 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwater (-94.77806, 45.13885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $21.99 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.05 | $54.11 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
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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