How far is Woodbury, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Nowthen.
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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
87.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto 237th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 237th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto University Avenue Extended Northeast
1.5 km · 1 min · University Avenue Extended Northeast
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Continue on 229th Avenue Northwest
3.8 mi · 7 min · 229th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Bridge Street Northwest
1330 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Lake George Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
45 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Exit the rotary onto Bridge Street Northwest
1256 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street Northwest/Poppy Street/Rum River Boulevard Northwest Traffic Circle
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
113 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Bridge Street Northwest
2203 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
844 ft · 19 sec · Ambassador Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto 229th Avenue Northwest
1316 ft · 26 sec · 229th Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto St Francis Boulevard
2855 ft · 55 sec · St Francis Boulevard
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Continue on Saint Francis Boulevard
2319 ft · 38 sec · Saint Francis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Norris Lake Road Northwest
5 mi · 7 min · Norris Lake Road Northwest
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Continue on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Nowthen.
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
87.5 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Nowthen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Nowthen?
The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Woodbury and 60.4 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Quamba
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 Quamba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 96.51 mi (155.32 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 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $3.57 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.70 | $33.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
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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