How far is Woodbury, MN from Hibbing, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
74.38 mi
01h 41m
Flight
51.7 mi
83.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.7 mi
Kilometers
83.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.38 mi
Kilometers
119.7 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hibbing
Wed, Sep 23, 3:33 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-23T13:51
Arrive Hibbing
Wed, Sep 23, 3:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
37.2 mi
00h 50m
To Hibbing
37.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    632 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 42nd Street

    847 ft · 22 sec · West 42nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1000 ft · 32 sec · East Howard Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 2
36.7 mi · 49%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 24%
1st Avenue
1.96 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.29 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
East Howard Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Route 2

Exit the roundabout

18.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wawina
00h 50m from Woodbury
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hibbing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 37.2 miles from Woodbury and 37.2 miles from Hibbing.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hibbing.

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 Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 51.7 mi (83.2 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Hibbing

#2 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.06
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $11.53 $23.06
Mid-grade $4.82 $12.69 $25.37
Premium $5.35 $14.07 $28.15
Diesel $6.35 $16.70 $33.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Hibbing. The current time is 13:51:59.

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.