How far is Woodbury, MN from Esko, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Esko, MN is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Carlton 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 Esko.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Esko.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
23.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth
950 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1: Esko, Thomson
2115 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Thomson Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Thomson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Esko.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
23.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Esko.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Esko?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Woodbury and 15.5 miles from Esko.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Esko.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Esko. Straight-line distance: 28.34 mi (45.61 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 Esko
Esko is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.7057800, -92.3632500 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Esko (-92.36325, 46.70578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Premium | $4.97 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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