How far is Woodbury, MN from Olivia, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Olivia, MN is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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 Benton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Olivia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Olivia.
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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
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on 4th Street West
713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23
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Continue straight
35.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Olivia
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 71 South
48 m · 2 sec · Highway 71 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 71 South
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 71 South
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Continue on US Highway 71
7.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 71
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Olivia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Olivia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Olivia?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Foley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Woodbury and 103.6 miles from Olivia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers Likely near Olivia.
Stop Ideas Near Foley
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 Foley.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Olivia. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 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 Olivia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,310 |
| Coordinates | 44.7763500, -94.9897200 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olivia (-94.98972, 44.77635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.62 | $57.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $35.51 | $71.01 |
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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