How far is Woodbury, MN from Hoyt Lakes, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
102.94 mi
02h 16m
Flight
69.75 mi
112.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.75 mi
Kilometers
112.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.94 mi
Kilometers
165.67 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoyt Lakes
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T19:33
Arrive Hoyt Lakes
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Birch
MN

Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
51.4 mi
01h 08m
To Hoyt Lakes
51.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Hoyt Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth

    950 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik

    1280 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

  12. 12

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 135

    11.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 135

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway 100

    1983 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 100

  15. 15

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  19. 19

    Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Memorial Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 33
55.7 mi · 54%
State Highway 135
11.4 mi · 11%
Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.85 mi · 2%
Highway 110
1.85 mi · 2%
South Broadway
1.84 mi · 2%
State Highway 37
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MN 33

Merge slight right

35.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch
01h 08m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Hoyt Lakes?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Birch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Woodbury and 51.5 miles from Hoyt Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.96 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Birch

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

46 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

46 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Hoyt Lakes. Straight-line distance: 69.75 mi (112.25 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Hoyt Lakes

#2 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $12.96
Round trip
$25.91
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.96 $25.91
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.23 $28.47
Premium $4.39 $15.94 $31.89
Diesel $4.86 $17.66 $35.31

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Hoyt Lakes. The current time is 19:33:29.

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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.