How far is Woodbury, MN from Pelican Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Pelican Rapids, MN is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Pelican Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Pelican Rapids.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 210
20.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
20 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
24.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1408 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 34
72 m · 7 sec · County Highway 34
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Continue on County Road 34
1 km · 2 min · County Road 34
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Continue on County Highway 34
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Looney Lane
1723 ft · 27 sec · East Looney Lane
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Continue on County Highway 35
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway 35
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Turn left onto Paul M Osborn Road
3 mi · 4 min · Paul M Osborn Road
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Continue on 440th Street
2061 ft · 32 sec · 440th Street
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Continue on 293rd Avenue
2633 ft · 46 sec · 293rd Avenue
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Turn left onto County Highway 4
4.7 mi · 8 min · County Highway 4
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Continue on Viking Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Viking Trail
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Continue on Crystal Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Crystal Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
56 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Pelican Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.2 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Pelican Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Pelican Rapids?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Pillager is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Woodbury and 84.4 miles from Pelican Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.20 one way or $42.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Pelican Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Pillager
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 Pillager.
Staples
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Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Pelican Rapids. Straight-line distance: 148.38 mi (238.79 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 Pelican Rapids
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 46.5707900, -96.0831100 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelican Rapids (-96.08311, 46.57079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.89 | $57.78 |
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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