How far is Woodbury, MN from Clear Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Clear Lake, MN is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
124.78 mi
02h 33m
Flight
98.75 mi
158.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.75 mi
Kilometers
158.92 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.78 mi
Kilometers
200.81 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clear Lake
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Clear Lake
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Quamba
MN

Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
62.3 mi
01h 16m
To Clear Lake
62.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Clear Lake.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 57th Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · 57th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 75th Avenue Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 75th Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Center Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
54.3 mi · 43%
57th Street
5.17 mi · 4%
75th Avenue Southeast
2.25 mi · 2%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Center Street
0.16 mi
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 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quamba
01h 16m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Clear Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Clear Lake?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Woodbury and 62.4 miles from Clear Lake.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Clear Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Quamba

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

85 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

106 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Clear Lake. Straight-line distance: 98.75 mi (158.92 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Clear Lake

#2 Clear Lake

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,687
Coordinates45.4449700, -93.9988700
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Clear Lake (-93.99887, 45.44497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.41
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.70 $31.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.39 $19.32 $38.65
Diesel $4.86 $21.40 $42.80

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Clear Lake. The current time is 19:03:07.

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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.