How far is Woodbury, MN from Pine City, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Pine City, MN is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
73.86 mi
01h 38m
Flight
58.94 mi
94.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.86 mi
Kilometers
118.86 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine City
Thu, Oct 15, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-15T13:38
Arrive Pine City
Thu, Oct 15, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
36.9 mi
00h 49m
To Pine City
37 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
52°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Pine City.

  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

    42.7 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11, I 35 Business

    1882 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Highway 11

    84 m · 6 sec · County Highway 11

  14. 14

    Continue on Henriette Road Northwest

    1977 ft · 42 sec · Henriette Road Northwest

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61

    1319 ft · 28 sec · County Highway 61

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
42.9 mi · 58%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 32%
Main Street North
1.12 mi · 2%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Henriette Road Northwest
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

42.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
00h 49m from Woodbury
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain Showers near Pine City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Pine City?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Woodbury and 37 miles from Pine City.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain Showers near Pine City.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.86 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Pine City

#2 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $5.26 $13.73 $27.47
Diesel $6.14 $16.04 $32.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Pine City. The current time is 13:38:02.

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.