How far is Woodbury, MN from Babbitt, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Babbitt, MN is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Unincorporated community in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Babbitt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Babbitt.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
23.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth
950 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 169: Ely
2825 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on State Highway 169
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169
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Turn right onto Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · Highway 21
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Continue on County Highway 21
2328 ft · 54 sec · County Highway 21
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Continue on Highway 21
13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road
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Continue on County Highway 70
840 ft · 18 sec · County Highway 70
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Turn right onto Babbitt Road
2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road
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Turn left onto South Drive
1666 ft · 46 sec · South Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Babbitt.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 33
Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers near Babbitt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Babbitt?
The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Cotton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Woodbury and 63 miles from Babbitt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers near Babbitt.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton
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 Cotton.
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Babbitt. Straight-line distance: 85.62 mi (137.79 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 Babbitt
City in St.
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 47.7085300, -91.9446000 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Babbitt (-91.9446, 47.70853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $4.25 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $27.28 | $54.56 |
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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