How far is Woodbury, MN from Carlos, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Carlos, MN is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Carlos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Carlos.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 210
20.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast
82 m · 5 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on 6th Street Southeast
26.8 mi · 40 min · 6th Street Southeast
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Viking Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Viking Trail
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
1491 ft · 43 sec · Douglas Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
21 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Carlos.
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
32.2 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Clear near Carlos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Carlos?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Woodbury and 76.1 miles from Carlos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Clear near Carlos.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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 Baxter.
Staples
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Carlos. Straight-line distance: 121.52 mi (195.56 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 Carlos
City in Douglas County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,130 |
| Coordinates | 45.9724600, -95.2922600 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlos (-95.29226, 45.97246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
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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