How far is Woodbury, MN from Delano, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Delano, MN is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 13m.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Delano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Delano.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 36: 53rd Street, 45th Street
2193 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto 45th Street Northeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Main Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
980 ft · 20 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
48 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1203 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Road Northeast
5 m · 1 sec · River Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Jansen Avenue Southeast
4.4 mi · 11 min · Jansen Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1166 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 50
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 50
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Continue on Greenfield Avenue
1268 ft · 35 sec · Greenfield Avenue
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Continue on Rebecca Park Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rebecca Park Road
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Continue on 65th Street Southeast
2753 ft · 1 min · 65th Street Southeast
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Continue on County Highway 17
2838 ft · 1 min · County Highway 17
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Continue on River Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · River Street North
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Turn left onto Bridge Avenue East
15 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Delano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Delano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Delano?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 73.6 miles from Woodbury and 73.7 miles from Delano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Delano.
Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie
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 Ogilvie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Delano. Straight-line distance: 119.95 mi (193.04 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 Delano
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,353 |
| Coordinates | 45.0419100, -93.7891300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delano (-93.78913, 45.04191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.38 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $33.01 | $66.03 |
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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