How far is Woodbury, MN from North Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to North Saint Paul, MN is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and North Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and North Saint Paul.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto Goose Lake Road
807 ft · 28 sec · Goose Lake Road
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Turn right onto Labore Road
3144 ft · 1 min · Labore Road
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Turn left onto County Road E East
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road E East
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 694 East
1473 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 120: Century Avenue
1372 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North Century Avenue
642 ft · 15 sec · North Century Avenue
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Continue on Geneva Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · Geneva Avenue North
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Continue on Division Street
968 ft · 19 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue East
2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and North Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to North Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Woodbury and 67.4 miles from North Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near North Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
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 Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and North Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 115.16 mi (185.34 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 Saint Paul
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
| Population | 12,416 |
| Coordinates | 45.0124700, -92.9918800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Saint Paul (-92.99188, 45.01247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.87 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $28.51 | $57.03 |
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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