How far is Woodbury, MN from Menahga, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Menahga, MN is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.44 mi
02h 57m
Flight
101.41 mi
163.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.41 mi
Kilometers
163.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.44 mi
Kilometers
224.4 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menahga
Wed, May 13, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-13T01:07
Arrive Menahga
Wed, May 13, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
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
Brainerd
MN

City in Minnesota

From Woodbury
69.6 mi
01h 28m
To Menahga
69.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street North

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Jefferson Street North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    17 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 210
37 mi · 27%
Voyageur Highway
30.2 mi · 22%
Jefferson Street North
22.6 mi · 16%
2nd Street Northeast
1.92 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
101.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brainerd
01h 28m from Woodbury
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Menahga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Brainerd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Woodbury and 69.8 miles from Menahga.

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

The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brainerd

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

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

RAIL

Staples

46 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Menahga. Straight-line distance: 101.41 mi (163.21 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Menahga

City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,307
Coordinates46.7538500, -95.0980800
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Menahga (-95.09808, 46.75385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.63 L · about $17.56
Round trip
$35.12
9.84 gal · 37.26 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.56 $35.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.29 $38.58
Premium $4.39 $21.61 $43.22
Diesel $4.86 $23.93 $47.86

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 Menahga. The current time is 01:07:00.

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.