How far is Woodbury, MN from Cross Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Cross Lake, MN is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Cross Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Cross Lake.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 11
37 m · 2 sec · County Road 11
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 11
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto County Road 39
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 39
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Turn right onto Fawn Lake Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fawn Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 11
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Cross Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Cross Lake?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Aitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Woodbury and 39.3 miles from Cross Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Aitkin
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 Aitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Cross Lake. Straight-line distance: 54.73 mi (88.08 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 Cross Lake
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,141 |
| Coordinates | 46.6594100, -94.1138700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Lake (-94.11387, 46.65941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.57 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
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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