How far is Woodbury, MN from North Mankato, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to North Mankato, MN is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and North Mankato.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and North Mankato.
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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
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65
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Keep slight right
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South
2543 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: New Ulm
2331 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
2987 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Lor Ray Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lor Ray Drive
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and North Mankato.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to North Mankato?
The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Woodbury and 107.5 miles from North Mankato.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near North Mankato.
Stop Ideas Near East Bethel
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 East Bethel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and North Mankato. Straight-line distance: 180.79 mi (290.96 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 North Mankato
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 14,052 |
| Coordinates | 44.1733000, -94.0338500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mankato (-94.03385, 44.1733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $4.25 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $35.75 | $71.49 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $39.89 | $79.77 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
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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