How far is Woodbury, MN from Pipestone, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Pipestone, MN is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.26 mi
06h 06m
Flight
246.62 mi
396.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.62 mi
Kilometers
396.89 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.26 mi
Kilometers
470.34 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pipestone
Sun, May 3, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, May 3, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-03T11:11
Arrive Pipestone
Sun, May 3, 5:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paynesville
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
146 mi
03h 03m
To Pipestone
146.3 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · State Highway 23/67

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast

    873 ft · 13 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street East

    2630 ft · 1 min · Main Street East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 23/67
72.6 mi · 25%
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 25%
US 71
38.6 mi · 13%
MN 23
36.2 mi · 12%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 6%
4th Street Southwest
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23/67

Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

72.6 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paynesville
03h 03m from Woodbury
Leave By
11:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Pipestone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Woodbury and 146.3 miles from Pipestone.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Pipestone.

Stop Ideas Near Paynesville

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

49 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

109 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Pipestone. Straight-line distance: 246.62 mi (396.89 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Pipestone

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,039
Coordinates44.0005300, -96.3175300
Altitude529
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Pipestone (-96.31753, 44.00053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.04 L · about $36.80
Round trip
$73.59
20.62 gal · 78.08 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $36.80 $73.59
Mid-grade $3.92 $40.43 $80.85
Premium $4.39 $45.28 $90.56
Diesel $4.86 $50.15 $100.30

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Pipestone. The current time is 11:11:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.