How far is Woodbury, MN from Glenwood, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Glenwood, MN is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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.
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Glenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Glenwood.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 210
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 32 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls
1992 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Broadway East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway East
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Continue on State Highway 27
21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lake Street North
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Street North
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Continue on US 71
2896 ft · 55 sec · US 71
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Continue on Lake Street South
4.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Street South
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Turn right onto State Highway 27
12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Viking Trail
1.2 km · 55 sec · Viking Trail
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Continue on State Highway 27
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 27
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Take the ramp right
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
10.8 mi · 12 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 29: Glenwood, Alexandria
1272 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 160th Street
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue East
22 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Glenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.2 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Glenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Glenwood?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Fort Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Woodbury and 86.4 miles from Glenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Glenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Ripley
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 Fort Ripley.
Staples
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 136.27 mi (219.31 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 Glenwood
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 45.6502400, -95.3897600 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood (-95.38976, 45.65024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.25 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
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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