How far is Woodbury, MN from Edgerton, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Edgerton, MN is about 297 miles (478 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
297 mi
06h 34m
Flight
247.63 mi
398.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.63 mi
Kilometers
398.52 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297 mi
Kilometers
477.98 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgerton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Edgerton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paynesville
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
148.4 mi
03h 17m
To Edgerton
148.6 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 23/67

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 180th Avenue

    8.8 mi · 21 min · 180th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    2798 ft · 1 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 180th Avenue

    8.5 mi · 20 min · 180th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on 150th Avenue

    1109 ft · 30 sec · 150th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 18

    1 km · 2 min · County Road 18

  21. 21

    Continue on 21st Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 21st Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 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
71.9 mi · 24%
State Highway 23/67
58.3 mi · 20%
US 71
38.6 mi · 13%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 12%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 6%
180th Avenue
17.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23/67

Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

58.3 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paynesville
03h 17m from Woodbury
Leave By
10:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Edgerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297 miles (478 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Woodbury and 148.6 miles from Edgerton.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.40 one way or $74.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Edgerton.

Stop Ideas Near Paynesville

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

49 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 247.63 mi (398.52 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edgerton

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,129
Coordinates43.8724700, -96.1286400
Altitude481
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Edgerton (-96.12864, 43.87247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.67 L · about $37.40
Round trip
$74.81
20.96 gal · 79.34 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $37.40 $74.81
Mid-grade $3.92 $41.09 $82.18
Premium $4.39 $46.03 $92.06
Diesel $4.86 $50.97 $101.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Edgerton. The current time is 21:53:50.

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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.