How far is Woodbury, MN from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
152.46 mi
02h 32m
Flight
124.78 mi
200.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.78 mi
Kilometers
200.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.46 mi
Kilometers
245.36 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 30, 2:03 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-30T11:31
Arrive Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 30, 2:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Ogilvie
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
76.1 mi
01h 16m
To Minnetonka
76.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  8. 8

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West

    2682 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 101

    73 m · 11 sec · County Road 101

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 35%
US Highway 169
32.9 mi · 22%
I 494 South
11.5 mi · 8%
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 6%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
6.94 mi · 5%
Minnesota State Highway 7
2.4 mi · 2%
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 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogilvie
01h 16m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Woodbury and 76.3 miles from Minnetonka.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.

Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

98 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 124.78 mi (200.82 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.39 $23.63 $47.26
Diesel $4.86 $26.17 $52.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Minnetonka. The current time is 11:31:07.

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.