How far is Woodbury, MN from Canby, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Canby, MN is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.83 mi
05h 32m
Flight
210.09 mi
338.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.09 mi
Kilometers
338.1 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.83 mi
Kilometers
416.55 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canby
Tue, May 5, 6:41 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-05T01:09
Arrive Canby
Tue, May 5, 6:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockville
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
129.2 mi
02h 46m
To Canby
129.6 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 67

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 67

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  18. 18

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 67

    18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67

  20. 20

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Olaf Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 28%
US 71
39.8 mi · 15%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 14%
Highway 67
26.9 mi · 10%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 7%
State Highway 67
3.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
210.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
02h 46m from Woodbury
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Canby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Woodbury and 129.6 miles from Canby.

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

The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

104 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

107 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Canby. Straight-line distance: 210.09 mi (338.1 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Canby

#2 Canby

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,645
Coordinates44.7088500, -96.2764300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Canby (-96.27643, 44.70885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.57 L · about $32.58
Round trip
$65.17
18.26 gal · 69.14 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $32.58 $65.17
Mid-grade $3.92 $35.80 $71.60
Premium $4.39 $40.10 $80.20
Diesel $4.86 $44.41 $88.82

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Canby. The current time is 01:09:13.

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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.