How far is Woodbury, MN from Otsego, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Otsego, MN is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.78 mi
02h 32m
Flight
101.7 mi
163.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.7 mi
Kilometers
163.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.78 mi
Kilometers
200.82 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otsego
Thu, Sep 17, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-17T12:18
Arrive Otsego
Thu, Sep 17, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Quamba
MN

Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
62.3 mi
01h 16m
To Otsego
62.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Otsego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Otsego.

  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

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  8. 8

    Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway

    117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2430 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 39: 90th Street

    1457 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 90th Street Northeast

    1143 ft · 24 sec · 90th Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Parrish Avenue Northeast

    71 m · 5 sec · Parrish Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Parrish Avenue Northeast

    2569 ft · 53 sec · Parrish Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 85th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 85th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 85th Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Otsego.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 43%
US Highway 169
32.9 mi · 26%
85th Street Northeast
1.25 mi · 1%
POW/MIA Memorial Highway
0.53 mi
Parrish Avenue Northeast
0.53 mi
CR 39
0.28 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quamba
01h 16m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Otsego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Otsego?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 62.3 miles from Woodbury and 62.4 miles from Otsego.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Otsego.

Stop Ideas Near Quamba

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

85 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

106 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Otsego. Straight-line distance: 101.7 mi (163.67 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Otsego

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,887
Coordinates45.2741300, -93.5913500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Otsego (-93.59135, 45.27413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $18.64
Round trip
$37.29
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $18.64 $37.29
Mid-grade $4.69 $20.63 $41.26
Premium $5.20 $22.88 $45.75
Diesel $6.18 $27.21 $54.41

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Otsego. The current time is 12:18:38.

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.