How far is Woodbury, MN from Fulda, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Fulda, MN is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.46 mi
06h 09m
Flight
232.64 mi
374.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.64 mi
Kilometers
374.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.46 mi
Kilometers
472.28 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulda
Sun, May 3, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, May 3, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-02T18:45
Arrive Fulda
Sun, May 3, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paynesville
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
146.6 mi
03h 04m
To Fulda
146.9 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    29.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 23/67

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Highway 59

    44.4 mi · 57 min · US Highway 59

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    2031 ft · 58 sec · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 8 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North St Paul Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 25%
US Highway 59
44.4 mi · 15%
US 71
38.6 mi · 13%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 23/67
29.6 mi · 10%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 6%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paynesville
03h 04m from Woodbury
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Fulda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Woodbury and 146.9 miles from Fulda.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.97 one way or $73.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Fulda.

Stop Ideas Near Paynesville

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

49 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Fulda. Straight-line distance: 232.64 mi (374.4 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Fulda (-95.60029, 43.87052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.2 L · about $36.97
Round trip
$73.95
20.72 gal · 78.4 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $36.97 $73.95
Mid-grade $3.92 $40.62 $81.24
Premium $4.39 $45.50 $91.00
Diesel $4.86 $50.39 $100.78

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Fulda. The current time is 18:45:29.

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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.