How far is Woodbury, MN from Lewiston, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Lewiston, MN is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.69 mi
05h 11m
Flight
193.57 mi
311.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.57 mi
Kilometers
311.52 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.69 mi
Kilometers
405.06 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Lewiston
Wed, May 13, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vadnais Heights
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
125.8 mi
02h 35m
To Lewiston
125.9 mi
02h 35m

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
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 74

    1379 ft · 33 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    10 mi · 13 min · East 6th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Fremont Street

    1329 ft · 31 sec · North Fremont Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
5 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 35%
US 52 South
43.7 mi · 17%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 9%
Rochester
21 mi · 8%
I 90 East
14.4 mi · 6%
Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 5%
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 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.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vadnais Heights
02h 35m from Woodbury
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Vadnais Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Woodbury and 125.9 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Vadnais Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vadnais Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Ham Lake City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Ham Lake City Hall

Ham Lake , MN
15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vadnais Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

69 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 193.57 mi (311.52 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Lewiston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,543
Coordinates43.9844100, -91.8693200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Lewiston (-91.86932, 43.98441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $31.69
Round trip
$63.39
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $31.69 $63.39
Mid-grade $3.92 $34.82 $69.64
Premium $4.39 $39.00 $78.00
Diesel $4.86 $43.19 $86.38

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 Lewiston. The current time is 19:19:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.