How far is Woodbury, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.42 mi
02h 26m
Flight
122.31 mi
196.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.31 mi
Kilometers
196.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.42 mi
Kilometers
243.68 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka Mills
Thu, Apr 30, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-30T11:32
Arrive Minnetonka Mills
Thu, Apr 30, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
74.8 mi
01h 13m
To Minnetonka Mills
76.7 mi
01h 13m

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 Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Minnetonka Boulevard

    1050 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McGinty Road West

    772 ft · 24 sec · McGinty Road West

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 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
10.5 mi · 7%
I 94 East
8.96 mi · 6%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
6.94 mi · 5%
Minnetonka Boulevard
1 mi · 1%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogilvie
01h 13m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 74.8 miles from Woodbury and 76.7 miles from Minnetonka Mills.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.06 one way or $38.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 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 Mills.

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 Mills. Straight-line distance: 122.31 mi (196.84 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
End: Plymouth Road (-93.441812, 44.941086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.23 L · about $19.06
Round trip
$38.12
10.68 gal · 40.46 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.06 $38.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.94 $41.88
Premium $4.39 $23.45 $46.91
Diesel $4.86 $25.97 $51.95

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 Mills. The current time is 11:32:30.

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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.