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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.2 mi
05h 26m
Flight
206.95 mi
333.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.95 mi
Kilometers
333.05 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.2 mi
Kilometers
417.14 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneota
Tue, May 5, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Tue, May 5, 4:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-05T05:12
Arrive Minneota
Tue, May 5, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
Rockville
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
129.4 mi
02h 43m
To Minneota
129.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23/67

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 290th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Erie Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Erie Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 290th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 68

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68

  20. 20

    Continue on East Burlingame Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Burlingame Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 68

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68

  22. 22

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    16 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 28%
US 71
38.6 mi · 15%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 23/67
26.7 mi · 10%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 7%
State Highway 68
8.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
02h 43m from Woodbury
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

104 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

107 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Minneota. Straight-line distance: 206.95 mi (333.05 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Minneota

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,339
Coordinates44.5588500, -95.9855900
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Minneota (-95.98559, 44.55885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $32.66
Round trip
$65.31
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Minneota. The current time is 05:12:34.

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.