How far is Woodbury, MN from Norwood Young America, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Norwood Young America, MN is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.4 mi
03h 39m
Flight
139.59 mi
224.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.59 mi
Kilometers
224.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.4 mi
Kilometers
283.89 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood Young America
Sat, Oct 31, 11:22 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Nov 1, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-31T19:42
Arrive Norwood Young America
Sat, Oct 31, 11:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stanchfield
MN

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
88.1 mi
01h 49m
To Norwood Young America
88.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Norwood Young America.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Norwood Young America.

  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

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Morse Street North

    924 ft · 41 sec · Morse Street North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morse Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Norwood Young America.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
110 mi · 62%
US 212
30.8 mi · 17%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 8%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 1%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
MN 62 West
0.47 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanchfield
01h 49m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbury and Cloudy near Norwood Young America.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Norwood Young America?

The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Stanchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Woodbury and 88.3 miles from Norwood Young America.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbury and Cloudy near Norwood Young America.

Stop Ideas Near Stanchfield

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

76 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Norwood Young America. Straight-line distance: 139.59 mi (224.65 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Norwood Young America

#2 Norwood Young America

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,794
Coordinates44.7735700, -93.9216300
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Norwood Young America (-93.92163, 44.77357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $25.66
Round trip
$51.33
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $25.66 $51.33
Mid-grade $4.59 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $5.13 $31.90 $63.80
Diesel $6.18 $38.45 $76.90

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Norwood Young America. The current time is 19:42:49.

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.