How far is Woodbury, MN from Mounds View, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Mounds View, MN is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
126.36 mi
02h 37m
Flight
109.42 mi
176.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.42 mi
Kilometers
176.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.36 mi
Kilometers
203.36 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mounds View
Wed, Sep 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Mounds View
Wed, Sep 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Mora
MN

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
63.1 mi
01h 18m
To Mounds View
63.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Mounds View.

  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

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 10 East

    856 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto County Highway 10

    3276 ft · 56 sec · County Highway 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Mounds View Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mounds View Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Mounds View Boulevard

    1254 ft · 30 sec · Mounds View Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mounds View Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
107 mi · 85%
Mounds View Boulevard
1.68 mi · 1%
County Highway 10
0.62 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
CR 10 East
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 18m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Mounds View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Mounds View?

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Woodbury and 63.2 miles from Mounds View.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.55 one way or $39.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Mounds View.

Stop Ideas Near Mora

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

75 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

102 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Mounds View. Straight-line distance: 109.42 mi (176.09 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Mounds View

#2 Mounds View

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Population13,446
Coordinates45.1049700, -93.2085600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Mounds View (-93.20856, 45.10497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.88 L · about $19.55
Round trip
$39.11
8.92 gal · 33.76 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $19.55 $39.11
Mid-grade $4.82 $21.52 $43.03
Premium $5.35 $23.87 $47.73
Diesel $6.35 $28.32 $56.63

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Mounds View. The current time is 11:50:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.