How far is Woodbury, MN from Castle Rock, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Castle Rock, MN is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Castle Rock.
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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
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 47: Hampton
2055 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Northfield Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · Northfield Boulevard
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Turn right onto 280th Street East
4.7 mi · 7 min · 280th Street East
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Turn right onto Danville Avenue West
17 m · 2 sec · Danville Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Danville Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Castle Rock.
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
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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 Sunny near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Woodbury and 85.9 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Rush City
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 Rush City.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 147.82 mi (237.9 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 Castle Rock
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 44.5438500, -93.1524400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Rock (-93.15244, 44.54385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $21.63 | $43.26 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.62 | $53.23 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
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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