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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.89 mi
04h 17m
Flight
163.91 mi
263.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.89 mi
Kilometers
332.96 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-23T11:22
Arrive Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:26 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
Foley
MN

City in Benton County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
103.3 mi
02h 08m
To Olivia
103.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S

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.

  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

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71, MN 23

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Olivia

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 71 South

    48 m · 2 sec · Highway 71 South

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 71 South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 71 South

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 71

    7.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 71

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 35%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 17%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 9%
US 71 South
11.1 mi · 5%
US Highway 71
7.77 mi · 4%
US 71
5.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foley
02h 08m from Woodbury
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

21 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

103 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Olivia. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Olivia

#2 Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,310
Coordinates44.7763500, -94.9897200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Olivia (-94.98972, 44.77635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.11
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Olivia. The current time is 11:22:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.