How far is Woodbury, MN from Mahnomen, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Mahnomen, MN is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.68 mi
03h 59m
Flight
148.43 mi
238.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.43 mi
Kilometers
238.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.68 mi
Kilometers
319.75 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 2:11 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-17T10:11
Arrive Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 2:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Staples
MN

City in Todd County and Wadena County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
99.2 mi
01h 59m
To Mahnomen
99.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 210

    20.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1701 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
38.1 mi · 19%
Voyageur Highway
30.2 mi · 15%
2nd Street Northeast
1.92 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staples
01h 59m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Staples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Woodbury and 99.5 miles from Mahnomen.

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

The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Stop Ideas Near Staples

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

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

RAIL

Staples

First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

96 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Mahnomen. Straight-line distance: 148.43 mi (238.87 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mahnomen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates47.3152400, -95.9686500
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Mahnomen (-95.96865, 47.31524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.54 L · about $25.02
Round trip
$50.04
14.02 gal · 53.08 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.02 $50.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $27.49 $54.97
Premium $4.39 $30.79 $61.58
Diesel $4.86 $34.10 $68.19

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Mahnomen. The current time is 10:11:43.

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.