How far is Woodbury, MN from Foley, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Foley, MN is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.68 mi
02h 06m
Flight
83.53 mi
134.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.53 mi
Kilometers
134.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.68 mi
Kilometers
166.85 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foley
Sat, May 30, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, May 30, 5:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-30T13:20
Arrive Foley
Sat, May 30, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
51.8 mi
01h 03m
To Foley
51.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1827 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue North

    810 ft · 22 sec · Broadway Avenue North

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
6 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
53.7 mi · 52%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Broadway Avenue North
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 03m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Foley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Woodbury and 51.9 miles from Foley.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.06 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Foley.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Foley. Straight-line distance: 83.53 mi (134.43 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Foley

#2 Foley

City in Benton County, Minnesota

Population2,653
Coordinates45.6646900, -93.9097000
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Foley (-93.9097, 45.66469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $13.06
Round trip
$26.13
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.06 $26.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.39 $16.07 $32.15
Diesel $4.86 $17.80 $35.60

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Foley. The current time is 13:20:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.