How far is Woodbury, MN from Hugo, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Hugo, MN is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
122.13 mi
02h 30m
Flight
104.97 mi
168.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.97 mi
Kilometers
168.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.13 mi
Kilometers
196.55 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hugo
Wed, Sep 16, 2:22 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 16, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-15T23:52
Arrive Hugo
Wed, Sep 16, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
61 mi
01h 15m
To Hugo
61.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Forest Boulevard North

    1045 ft · 16 sec · Forest Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 71%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 19%
Saint Paul
3.69 mi · 3%
Frenchman Road North
1.41 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.65 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 15m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Hugo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Woodbury and 61.1 miles from Hugo.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Hugo.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Hugo. Straight-line distance: 104.97 mi (168.94 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Hugo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population15,452
Coordinates45.1599700, -92.9932700
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Hugo (-92.99327, 45.15997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.42
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $18.21 $36.42
Mid-grade $4.68 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $5.19 $22.35 $44.70
Diesel $6.08 $26.18 $52.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Hugo. The current time is 23:52:02.

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.