How far is Woodbury, MN from Linwood, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Linwood, MN is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.18 mi
02h 25m
Flight
91.65 mi
147.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.65 mi
Kilometers
147.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.18 mi
Kilometers
183.75 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Sun, Nov 8, 5:09 PM CST
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Nov 8, 7:34 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-11-08T14:43
Arrive Linwood
Sun, Nov 8, 5:09 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CST
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
57 mi
01h 12m
To Linwood
57.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South, CR 22: Wyoming

    1338 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Viking Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Viking Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Viking Boulevard Northeast

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 42 sec · North Linwood Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 38 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 10 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
78.7 mi · 69%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 21%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
5.43 mi · 5%
East Viking Boulevard
0.79 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

78.5 mi · 01h 24m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 12m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:40 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Linwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 57 miles from Woodbury and 57.1 miles from Linwood.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Linwood.

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 Linwood. Straight-line distance: 91.65 mi (147.49 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Linwood (-93.11161, 45.35691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.25 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.06 gal · 30.5 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.41 $17.77 $35.54
Premium $4.94 $19.91 $39.82
Diesel $6.07 $24.45 $48.89

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Linwood. The current time is 14:43:54.

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.