How far is Woodbury, MN from Chisago City, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Chisago City, MN is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.01 mi
02h 22m
Flight
90.27 mi
145.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.27 mi
Kilometers
145.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.01 mi
Kilometers
175.43 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chisago City
Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 PM CST
Return by in Woodbury
Mon, Nov 2, 2:22 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-11-02T09:37
Arrive Chisago City
Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
54.5 mi
01h 11m
To Chisago City
54.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 8:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Chisago City.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Continue on Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: North Branch, Cambridge

    1235 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1962 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1291 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    602 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Hemingway Avenue

    1507 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lofton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Lofton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    118 m · 19 sec · Railroad Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Isabel Street

    82 m · 14 sec · Isabel Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Boulevard

    143 m · 6 sec · Lake Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
66.5 mi · 61%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 22%
Lincoln Road
4.69 mi · 4%
Lofton Avenue
3.4 mi · 3%
Lincoln Trail
3.19 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 11m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:44 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Woodbury and Rain near Chisago City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Chisago City?

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 54.5 miles from Woodbury and 54.5 miles from Chisago City.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Woodbury and Rain near Chisago City.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Chisago City. Straight-line distance: 90.27 mi (145.27 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Chisago City

#2 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Chisago City (-92.88994, 45.37358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.59
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $15.79 $31.59
Mid-grade $4.57 $17.60 $35.20
Premium $5.10 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $6.17 $23.74 $47.48

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Chisago City. The current time is 09:37:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.