How far is Woodbury, MN from Minneota, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Minneota, MN is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Minneota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Minneota.
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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
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on 4th Street West
713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23
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Continue straight
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23
38.6 mi · 49 min
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 23/67
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23/67
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Turn right onto 290th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street
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Continue on East Erie Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Erie Road
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Continue on 290th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 68
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East Burlingame Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Burlingame Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on East 1st Street
2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Street
16 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Minneota.
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 Partly Sunny near Minneota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Minneota?
The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Woodbury and 129.7 miles from Minneota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207 miles (333.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.66 one way or $65.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Minneota.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
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 Rockville.
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Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Minneota. Straight-line distance: 206.95 mi (333.05 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 Minneota
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.5588500, -95.9855900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneota (-95.98559, 44.55885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $32.66 | $65.31 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $35.88 | $71.75 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.19 | $80.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $44.51 | $89.01 |
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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