How far is Woodbury, MN from Clinton, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Clinton, MN is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.31 mi
05h 10m
Flight
186.58 mi
300.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.58 mi
Kilometers
300.27 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.31 mi
Kilometers
378.69 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Sep 23, 5:31 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-23T12:21
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Sep 23, 5:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pillsbury
MN

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
117.4 mi
02h 35m
To Clinton
117.9 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 210

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 32 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls

    1992 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway East

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 27

    21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27

  24. 24

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lake Street North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Street North

  26. 26

    Continue on US 71

    2896 ft · 55 sec · US 71

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Street South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Street South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 27

    12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 27

  29. 29

    Continue on Viking Trail

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Viking Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 27

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 27

  31. 31

    Take the ramp right

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    12.9 mi · 14 min · I-94 W

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    64 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    1542 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    22.5 mi · 34 min

  38. 38

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 19 min

  39. 39

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    2687 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    25.4 mi · 38 min · West 5th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · 1st Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
36.8 mi · 16%
Voyageur Highway
30.2 mi · 13%
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
28.1 mi · 12%
West 5th Street
25.4 mi · 11%
MN 27 West
23.3 mi · 10%
I-94 W
12.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
186.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pillsbury
02h 35m from Woodbury
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Pillsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Woodbury and 117.9 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Pillsbury

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

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

RAIL

Staples

48 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

58 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 186.58 mi (300.27 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Clinton

City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,020
Coordinates45.4602400, -96.4336700
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Clinton (-96.43367, 45.46024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.43 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.77
16.6 gal · 62.86 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $36.39 $72.77
Mid-grade $4.82 $40.04 $80.08
Premium $5.35 $44.41 $88.83
Diesel $6.35 $52.70 $105.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Clinton. The current time is 12:21:17.

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.