How far is Woodbury, MN from Elbow Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Elbow Lake, MN is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 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 Morrison County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Elbow Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Elbow 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 left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 210
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 32 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls
1992 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Broadway East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway East
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Continue on State Highway 27
21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lake Street North
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Street North
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Continue on US 71
2896 ft · 55 sec · US 71
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Continue on Lake Street South
4.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Street South
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Turn right onto State Highway 27
12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Viking Trail
1.2 km · 55 sec · Viking Trail
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Continue on State Highway 27
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 27
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Take the ramp right
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
31.1 mi · 33 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 79, CR 41: Elbow Lake, Evansville
1030 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Hwy 79
696 ft · 14 sec · State Hwy 79
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Continue on State Highway 79
8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Viking Trail
3.1 mi · 5 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1055 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 79
1328 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 79
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Elbow Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Chance Light Rain near Elbow Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Elbow Lake?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Belle Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Woodbury and 95.8 miles from Elbow Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.09 one way or $48.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Chance Light Rain near Elbow Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Prairie
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 Belle Prairie.
Staples
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Elbow Lake. Straight-line distance: 151.48 mi (243.79 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 Elbow Lake
City in and county seat of Grant County, Minnesota, United Statesn
| Population | 1,144 |
| Coordinates | 45.9941300, -95.9767200 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elbow Lake (-95.97672, 45.99413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $24.09 | $48.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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