How far is Woodbury, MN from Granite Falls, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Granite Falls, MN is about 219.3 miles (353 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.32 mi
04h 33m
Flight
179.48 mi
288.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.48 mi
Kilometers
288.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.32 mi
Kilometers
352.96 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Falls
Fri, May 1, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Fri, May 1, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-30T19:52
Arrive Granite Falls
Fri, May 1, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Foley
MN

City in Benton County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
109.5 mi
02h 16m
To Granite Falls
109.8 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Granite Falls.

  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 right onto Granite Street

    1578 ft · 45 sec · Granite Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 9th Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · 9th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 33%
US 71
38.6 mi · 18%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 16%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 8%
4th Street Southwest
0.88 mi
Granite Street
0.3 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 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.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foley
02h 16m from Woodbury
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Granite Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Granite Falls?

The road trip is about 219.3 miles (353 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Foley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Woodbury and 109.8 miles from Granite Falls.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Granite Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Foley

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

21 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

103 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Granite Falls. Straight-line distance: 179.48 mi (288.85 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Granite Falls

#2 Granite Falls

City in Minnesota

Population1,863
Coordinates44.8099600, -95.5455800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Granite Falls (-95.54558, 44.80996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.3 L · about $27.62
Round trip
$55.25
15.48 gal · 58.6 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.62 $55.25
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.35 $60.70
Premium $4.39 $33.99 $67.99
Diesel $4.86 $37.65 $75.29

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Granite Falls. The current time is 19:52:20.

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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.