How far is Woodbury, MN from Cormorant, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Cormorant, MN is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
177.95 mi
03h 49m
Flight
147.18 mi
236.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.18 mi
Kilometers
236.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.95 mi
Kilometers
286.38 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cormorant
Thu, May 14, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, May 14, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-13T22:53
Arrive Cormorant
Thu, May 14, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:20 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
Motley
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
88.8 mi
01h 54m
To Cormorant
89.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway 22

    5 m · 1 sec · County Highway 22

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway 22

    716 ft · 21 sec · County Highway 22

  30. 30

    Continue on County Highway 22

    2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 22

  31. 31

    Continue on County Highway 22

    4.2 mi · 10 min · County Highway 22

  32. 32

    Turn right onto County Road 138

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 138

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 11

    1.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway 11

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 5

    19 m · 2 sec · County Highway 5

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 5

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
41.8 mi · 23%
Voyageur Highway
30.2 mi · 17%
County Highway 22
6.32 mi · 4%
County Road 138
2.54 mi · 1%
2nd Street Northeast
1.92 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
147.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Motley
01h 54m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Cormorant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Motley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Woodbury and 89.2 miles from Cormorant.

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

The direct path is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Motley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

12 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

106 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cormorant. Straight-line distance: 147.18 mi (236.87 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Cormorant (-96.06561, 46.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $22.41
Round trip
$44.83
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.41 $44.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.39 $27.58 $55.16
Diesel $4.86 $30.55 $61.09

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Cormorant. The current time is 22:53:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.