How far is Woodbury, MN from Barnum, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Barnum, MN is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
38.99 mi
00h 47m
Flight
17.72 mi
28.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.72 mi
Kilometers
28.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.99 mi
Kilometers
62.75 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnum
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Barnum
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Atkinson
MN

Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
19.4 mi
00h 23m
To Barnum
19.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    852 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 6: Barnum

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Carlton Street

    44 m · 4 sec · Carlton Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
14.6 mi · 37%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
CR 6
0.25 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Carlton Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23.3 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkinson
00h 23m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Barnum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Woodbury and 19.5 miles from Barnum.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Barnum.

Stop Ideas Near Atkinson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

38 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

43 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Barnum. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.52 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 Barnum

Township in Carlton County, Minnesota

Population1,088
Coordinates46.5030000, -92.6885300
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Barnum (-92.68853, 46.503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.85
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.93 $9.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.41 $10.82
Premium $4.39 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $4.86 $6.71 $13.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Barnum. The current time is 04:01:09.

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.