How far is Woodbury, MN from Lonsdale, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Lonsdale, MN is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Lonsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Lonsdale.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
60.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Northfield, New Prague
1495 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Lonsdale Boulevard West
6.5 mi · 8 min · Lonsdale Boulevard West
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Continue on Central Avenue East
815 ft · 16 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on Central Street East
1350 ft · 44 sec · Central Street East
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Turn left onto South Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Lonsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lonsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Lonsdale?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Harris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Woodbury and 91.6 miles from Lonsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lonsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Harris
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 Harris.
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Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Lonsdale. Straight-line distance: 153.61 mi (247.21 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 Lonsdale
Minnesota city
| Population | 4,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.4802400, -93.4285600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lonsdale (-93.42856, 44.48024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.57 | $23.06 | $46.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.33 | $50.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
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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