How far is Woodbury, MN from Chisholm, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Chisholm, MN is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.78 mi
01h 48m
Flight
56.08 mi
90.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.08 mi
Kilometers
90.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.78 mi
Kilometers
130.01 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chisholm
Thu, Sep 17, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-17T14:03
Arrive Chisholm
Thu, Sep 17, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Swan River
MN

Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
40.3 mi
00h 54m
To Chisholm
40.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Route 2

    17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Beltline

    61 m · 3 sec · East Beltline

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline

    6.6 mi · 8 min · East Beltline

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2562 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    45 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lake Street

    899 ft · 30 sec · West Lake Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    20 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 2
36.6 mi · 45%
State Highway 73
18.3 mi · 23%
East Beltline
7.13 mi · 9%
Elm Street
0.29 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
West Lake Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Route 2

Exit the roundabout

18.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swan River
00h 54m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Chisholm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Swan River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Woodbury and 40.5 miles from Chisholm.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Chisholm.

Stop Ideas Near Swan River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

89 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

90 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 56.08 mi (90.25 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Chisholm

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,803
Coordinates47.4891000, -92.8838000
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Chisholm (-92.8838, 47.4891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.15
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $12.08 $24.15
Mid-grade $4.69 $13.36 $26.73
Premium $5.20 $14.82 $29.63
Diesel $6.18 $17.62 $35.24

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Chisholm. The current time is 14:03:37.

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.