How far is Woodbury, MN from Baudette, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Baudette, MN is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Baudette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Baudette.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on United States Route 2
17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
2280 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 2
1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 2
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Turn right
46.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Highway 72 Northeast
4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
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Continue on Clark Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 72
12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on 51st Street Southwest
11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Baudette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
46.7 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Baudette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Baudette?
The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Max is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Woodbury and 95.3 miles from Baudette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Baudette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Baudette. Straight-line distance: 159.85 mi (257.25 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 Baudette
County seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 48.7124700, -94.5999300 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baudette (-94.59993, 48.71247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.35 | $52.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.69 | $65.37 |
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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