How far is Woodbury, MN from Grand Rapids, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Grand Rapids, MN is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.91 mi
01h 19m
Flight
47.01 mi
75.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.91 mi
Kilometers
94.8 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Thu, Sep 17, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-17T17:00
Arrive Grand Rapids
Thu, Sep 17, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Wawina
MN

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
29.4 mi
00h 39m
To Grand Rapids
29.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Route 2

    17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast 6th Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1899 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    849 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 5th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 2
36.6 mi · 62%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 30%
Northeast 5th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.29 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Northwest 5th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Route 2

Exit the roundabout

18.9 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wawina
00h 39m from Woodbury
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Wawina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Woodbury and 29.5 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.81 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Grand Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Wawina

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

82 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

84 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 47.01 mi (75.66 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Grand Rapids

#2 Grand Rapids

City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates47.2371700, -93.5302100
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Grand Rapids (-93.53021, 47.23717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.81
Round trip
$17.63
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.81 $17.63
Mid-grade $4.69 $9.75 $19.51
Premium $5.20 $10.81 $21.63
Diesel $6.18 $12.86 $25.72

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Grand Rapids. The current time is 17:00:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.