How far is Woodbury, MN from International Falls, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to International Falls, MN is about 187 miles (300.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and International Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and International Falls.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
23.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth
950 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
100.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 56 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1844 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and International Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 33
Exit the roundabout
100 mi · 02h 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near International Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to International Falls?
The road trip is about 187 miles (300.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Virginia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Woodbury and 93.6 miles from International Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near International Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia
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 Virginia.
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and International Falls. Straight-line distance: 134.44 mi (216.36 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 International Falls
City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 48.6010500, -93.4109800 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: International Falls (-93.41098, 48.60105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.87 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.73 | $57.46 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
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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