How far is Woodbury, MN from Howard Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Howard Lake, MN is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Howard Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Howard Lake.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 36: 53rd Street, 45th Street
2193 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto 45th Street Northeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Kahl Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Kahl Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto 30th Street Northeast
2863 ft · 57 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto Jamison Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jamison Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 17th Street Northeast
1851 ft · 29 sec · 17th Street Northeast
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Continue on Jaber Avenue Northeast
2884 ft · 45 sec · Jaber Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northeast
7 mi · 10 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10th Street Northeast
44 m · 4 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 10th Street Northeast
2763 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on Settlers Parkway
2800 ft · 1 min · Settlers Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 25
61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 25
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 25
1368 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Southeast Ahern Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Ahern Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 60th Street Southeast
1342 ft · 21 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Howard Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny near Howard Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Howard Lake?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Woodbury and 80.8 miles from Howard Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Howard Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie
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 Ogilvie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Howard Lake. Straight-line distance: 123.98 mi (199.52 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 Howard Lake
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,162 |
| Coordinates | 45.0608000, -94.0733100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard Lake (-94.07331, 45.0608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.57 | $20.34 | $40.69 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.72 | $55.45 |
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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