How far is Woodbury, MN from Palmer, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Palmer, MN is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
210.52 mi
04h 15m
Flight
176.8 mi
284.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.8 mi
Kilometers
284.54 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.52 mi
Kilometers
338.8 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer
Thu, May 14, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, May 14, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-14T10:02
Arrive Palmer
Thu, May 14, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
Stacy
MN

City

From Woodbury
105.3 mi
02h 07m
To Palmer
105.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Continue on Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  16. 16

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 60

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 410th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 410th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 410th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 41%
I 35W
73.1 mi · 35%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 11%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 4%
State Highway 13
5.48 mi · 3%
State Highway 60
5.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stacy
02h 07m from Woodbury
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Stacy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Woodbury and 105.3 miles from Palmer.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.52 one way or $53.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmer.

Stop Ideas Near Stacy

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

51 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 176.8 mi (284.54 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Palmer

Human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,590
Coordinates44.1530200, -93.5418900
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Palmer (-93.54189, 44.15302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $26.52
Round trip
$53.04
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.52 $53.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.39 $32.63 $65.27
Diesel $4.86 $36.14 $72.28

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Palmer. The current time is 10:02:34.

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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.