How far is Woodbury, MN from Franconia, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Franconia, MN is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Franconia.
-
1
Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
-
2
Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
-
3
Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
-
4
Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
-
5
Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
-
6
Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
-
7
Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
-
10
Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: North Branch, Cambridge
1235 ft · 32 sec
-
13
Turn left
1962 ft · 60 sec
-
14
Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
-
15
Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1510 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
-
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
-
17
Exit the roundabout
1291 ft · 26 sec
-
18
Continue straight
602 ft · 12 sec
-
19
Continue on Hemingway Avenue
1507 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Trail
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Trail
-
21
Continue on Lincoln Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Road
-
22
Turn left onto Lake Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lake Boulevard
-
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard
40 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard
-
24
Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard
-
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
-
26
Exit the roundabout
776 ft · 13 sec
-
27
Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1809 ft · 33 sec · Saint Croix Trail
-
28
Turn left onto Franconia Trail
3165 ft · 2 min · Franconia Trail
-
29
Continue on Summer Street
906 ft · 40 sec · Summer Street
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Franconia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Franconia?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Woodbury and 58.4 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
St. Cloud
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 91.35 mi (147.01 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 Franconia
Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 45.3702400, -92.6916000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-92.6916, 45.37024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.15 | $32.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.