How far is Woodbury, MN from Cottage Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Cottage Grove, MN is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Cottage Grove.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 80th Street, Grange Boulevard
1685 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto 80th Street South
1895 ft · 52 sec · 80th Street South
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Turn right onto East Point Douglas Road South
1046 ft · 35 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn left onto East Point Douglas Road South
1543 ft · 49 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn left onto Hillside Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Hillside Trail
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Turn right onto Hyde Avenue South
18 m · 3 sec · Hyde Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hyde Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Cottage Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Cottage Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Woodbury and 75 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.47 one way or $44.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Cottage Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Pine City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine City.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 127.92 mi (205.87 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 38,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.8277400, -92.9438200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Grove (-92.94382, 44.82774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.25 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $27.84 | $55.67 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $32.50 | $65.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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