How far is Woodbury, MN from East Grand Forks, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to East Grand Forks, MN is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and East Grand Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and East Grand Forks.
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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 left onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on United States Route 2
17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
2280 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 2
67.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 2
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
62.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1887 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
2091 ft · 27 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on University Avenue
21.5 mi · 25 min · University Avenue
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto DeMers Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · DeMers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · DeMers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and East Grand Forks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 2
Continue on US Highway 2
67.9 mi · 01h 23m
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 Partly Sunny near East Grand Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to East Grand Forks?
The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Woodbury and 120.6 miles from East Grand Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near East Grand Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Guthrie
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 Guthrie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and East Grand Forks. Straight-line distance: 209.09 mi (336.5 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 East Grand Forks
City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,401 |
| Coordinates | 47.9299800, -97.0245200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Forks (-97.02452, 47.92998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $4.03 | $34.24 | $68.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $38.29 | $76.59 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $42.79 | $85.58 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
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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