How far is Woodbury, MN from Erie, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Erie, MN is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Erie.
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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
30.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Mahnomen, Thief River Falls
1184 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right onto Center Street East
15.4 mi · 19 min · Center Street East
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Turn left onto 350th Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 3 min · 350th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 350th Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 6 min · 350th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 350th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Erie.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Erie?
The road trip is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Cass Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Woodbury and 114.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Cass Lake
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 Cass Lake.
Detroit Lakes
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Erie. Straight-line distance: 161.24 mi (259.49 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 Erie
Human settlement in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 48.0722200, -95.7250000 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erie (-95.725, 48.07222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $35.49 | $70.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
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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