How far is Woodbury, MN from Montevideo, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Montevideo, MN is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Benton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Montevideo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Montevideo.
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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
25.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Benson Road
1050 ft · 34 sec · Benson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Black Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Eureka Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Eureka Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eureka Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Montevideo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Montevideo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Montevideo?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Foley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Woodbury and 109.9 miles from Montevideo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near Montevideo.
Stop Ideas Near Foley
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 Foley.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Montevideo. Straight-line distance: 178.68 mi (287.56 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 Montevideo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,027 |
| Coordinates | 44.9480300, -95.7170100 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montevideo (-95.71701, 44.94803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $4.38 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $41.42 | $82.83 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $49.14 | $98.28 |
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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