How far is Woodbury, MN from Dassel, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Dassel, MN is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.64 mi
03h 15m
Flight
127.98 mi
205.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.98 mi
Kilometers
205.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.64 mi
Kilometers
250.48 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dassel
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Dassel
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Ogilvie
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
77.7 mi
01h 37m
To Dassel
77.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 33rd Avenue South

    1374 ft · 41 sec · 33rd Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    1732 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MN-15 S

    34 mi · 44 min · MN-15 S

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parker Avenue West

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Parker Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
70.4 mi · 45%
MN-15 S
34 mi · 22%
Parker Avenue West
0.8 mi · 1%
2nd Street South
0.33 mi
33rd Avenue South
0.26 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

53.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogilvie
01h 37m from Woodbury
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Dassel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Woodbury and 77.9 miles from Dassel.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.59 one way or $39.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Dassel.

Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

98 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Dassel. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.97 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Dassel (-94.30693, 45.08163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.79 L · about $19.59
Round trip
$39.19
10.98 gal · 41.58 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.59 $39.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.53 $43.05
Premium $4.39 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $4.86 $26.70 $53.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Dassel. The current time is 20:19:33.

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.