How far is Woodbury, MN from Mountain Iron, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Mountain Iron, MN is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
91.95 mi
01h 57m
Flight
61.04 mi
98.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.04 mi
Kilometers
98.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.95 mi
Kilometers
147.98 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Iron
Mon, Jun 1, 4:53 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Mon, Jun 1, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-06-01T14:56
Arrive Mountain Iron
Mon, Jun 1, 4:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Alborn
MN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Woodbury
45.9 mi
00h 58m
To Mountain Iron
46 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Mountain Iron.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth

    950 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Hibbing

    1229 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1678 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mineral Avenue

    742 ft · 19 sec · Mineral Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Mineral Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mineral Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    966 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mesabi Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 33
62.7 mi · 68%
I 35 North
1.69 mi · 2%
Mineral Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
US 169
0.55 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Main Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 33

Merge slight right

37.4 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alborn
00h 58m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Iron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Mountain Iron?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Alborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Woodbury and 46 miles from Mountain Iron.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Iron.

Stop Ideas Near Alborn

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

41 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

42 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Mountain Iron. Straight-line distance: 61.04 mi (98.24 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Mountain Iron

#2 Mountain Iron

City in St.

Population2,816
Coordinates47.5324300, -92.6235100
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Mountain Iron (-92.62351, 47.53243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.70 $25.41
Premium $4.39 $14.23 $28.46
Diesel $4.86 $15.76 $31.52

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Mountain Iron. The current time is 14:56:55.

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.