How far is Woodbury, MN from Cloquet, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Cloquet, MN is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.06 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.9 mi
38.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.06 mi
Kilometers
45.16 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloquet
Thu, Oct 15, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 11:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-15T10:43
Arrive Cloquet
Thu, Oct 15, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Atkinson
MN

Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
14 mi
00h 18m
To Cloquet
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth

    950 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cloquet Avenue

    142 m · 15 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 33
2.68 mi · 10%
I 35 North
1.69 mi · 6%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Cloquet Avenue
0.09 mi
4th Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

23.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkinson
00h 18m from Woodbury
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Cloquet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Woodbury and 14 miles from Cloquet.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Cloquet.

Stop Ideas Near Atkinson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

38 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

43 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cloquet. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.46 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Cloquet (-92.45936, 46.72161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.41
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $4.21 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.67 $9.34
Premium $5.26 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $6.14 $6.08 $12.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Cloquet. The current time is 10:43:08.

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.