How far is Woodbury, MN from Nisswa, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Nisswa, MN is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.01 mi
01h 46m
Flight
64.02 mi
103.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.02 mi
Kilometers
103.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.01 mi
Kilometers
127.15 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nisswa
Tue, Apr 28, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Tue, Apr 28, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-28T11:27
Arrive Nisswa
Tue, Apr 28, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Aitkin
MN

City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
39.4 mi
00h 53m
To Nisswa
39.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1429 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 109

    4.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 109

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 3

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 118

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 118

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Pine Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Red Pine Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 18

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lakers Lane

    2263 ft · 1 min · Lakers Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Voyageur Highway
18.5 mi · 23%
County Road 109
4.86 mi · 6%
County Road 18
3.96 mi · 5%
County Road 118
2.74 mi · 3%
2nd Street Northeast
1.92 mi · 2%
County Road 3
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aitkin
00h 53m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Nisswa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Aitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Woodbury and 39.6 miles from Nisswa.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Nisswa.

Stop Ideas Near Aitkin

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

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

RAIL

Staples

85 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

113 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Nisswa. Straight-line distance: 64.02 mi (103.03 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Nisswa

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,115
Coordinates46.5205200, -94.2886100
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Nisswa (-94.28861, 46.52052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.94 $21.88
Premium $4.39 $12.25 $24.51
Diesel $4.86 $13.57 $27.14

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Nisswa. The current time is 11:27:12.

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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.