How far is Woodbury, MN from Grant, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Grant, MN is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.49 mi
02h 44m
Flight
110.21 mi
177.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.21 mi
Kilometers
177.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210.01 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grant
Wed, Apr 29, 8:03 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Apr 29, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-29T17:19
Arrive Grant
Wed, Apr 29, 8:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
65.2 mi
01h 22m
To Grant
65.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Continue on Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 14

    1965 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Frenchman Road North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frenchman Road North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Forest Boulevard North

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Forest Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    642 ft · 24 sec · Buffalo Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest Avenue

    3012 ft · 2 min · Northwest Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Avenue

    1726 ft · 37 sec · Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Dellwood Road North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Dellwood Road North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dellwood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 67%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 18%
Dellwood Road North
3.82 mi · 3%
Forest Boulevard North
3.72 mi · 3%
Saint Paul
3.69 mi · 3%
Frenchman Road North
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 22m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Clear near Grant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Woodbury and 65.2 miles from Grant.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.42 one way or $32.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Clear near Grant.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Grant. Straight-line distance: 110.21 mi (177.36 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 Grant

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,147
Coordinates45.0844100, -92.9104900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Grant (-92.91049, 45.08441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $16.42
Round trip
$32.83
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.42 $32.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.04 $36.07
Premium $4.39 $20.20 $40.41
Diesel $4.86 $22.37 $44.75

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Grant. The current time is 17:19:04.

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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.