How far is Woodbury, MN from Branch, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Branch, MN is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Branch.
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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 right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: North Branch, Cambridge
1235 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1962 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1291 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
602 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Hemingway Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Hemingway Avenue
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Turn right
108 m · 26 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 Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers near Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Branch?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Woodbury and 49.5 miles from Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbury and Rain Showers near Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
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 Sandstone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Branch. Straight-line distance: 82.49 mi (132.75 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 Branch
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,696 |
| Coordinates | 45.4852400, -92.9618800 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Branch (-92.96188, 45.48524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $16.98 | $33.95 |
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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