How far is Woodbury, MN from Fairfax, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Fairfax, MN is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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 Benton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Fairfax.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue South
1374 ft · 41 sec · 33rd Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
1732 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
46.8 mi · 1 hr · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 34 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
22.2 mi · 28 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto 280th Street
17.2 mi · 23 min · 280th Street
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Turn right onto Park Street North
14 m · 2 sec · Park Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Fairfax.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 01h 07m
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 Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Foley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Woodbury and 105.4 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.52 one way or $53.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Foley
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 Foley.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 171.19 mi (275.51 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 Fairfax
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 44.5291300, -94.7208200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-94.72082, 44.52913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.63 | $65.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
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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