How far is Woodbury, MN from Medina, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Medina, MN is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 01m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Medina.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Brockton Lane North
2543 ft · 45 sec · Brockton Lane North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brockton Lane North
24 m · 1 sec · Brockton Lane North
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Exit the roundabout onto Brockton Lane North
3.2 mi · 5 min · Brockton Lane North
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Continue on County Road 101
2116 ft · 38 sec · County Road 101
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Continue on Troy Lane North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Troy Lane North
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Continue on County Road 101
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 101
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Continue on Brockton Lane North
2 mi · 3 min · Brockton Lane North
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Continue on County Road 101
3084 ft · 56 sec · County Road 101
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Pinto Drive
1274 ft · 47 sec · Pinto Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamel Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Hamel Road
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Turn left onto Willow Drive
151 m · 22 sec · Willow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Medina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 01h 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 Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Medina?
The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Woodbury and 72 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Mora
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 Mora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Medina. Straight-line distance: 117.46 mi (189.04 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 Medina
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,749 |
| Coordinates | 45.0352400, -93.5824600 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-93.58246, 45.03524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.38 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $27.18 | $54.37 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $32.25 | $64.51 |
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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