How far is Woodbury, MN from Redby, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Redby, MN is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
151.98 mi
03h 50m
Flight
123.49 mi
198.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.49 mi
Kilometers
198.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.98 mi
Kilometers
244.59 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redby
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Redby
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 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
Deer River
MN

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
75.9 mi
01h 55m
To Redby
76.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Route 2

    17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    2280 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Northwest 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 2

    1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 2

  11. 11

    Turn right

    46.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    27.9 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Route 2
36.6 mi · 24%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 12%
Northwest 4th Street
14.9 mi · 10%
Voyageur Highway
3.02 mi · 2%
US Highway 2
0.72 mi
Northeast 4th Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

46.7 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer River
01h 55m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Redby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Deer River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Woodbury and 76.1 miles from Redby.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Redby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Redby. Straight-line distance: 123.49 mi (198.73 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Redby

City in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,334
Coordinates47.8785700, -94.9130500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Redby (-94.91305, 47.87857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.3 L · about $19.13
Round trip
$38.26
10.72 gal · 40.6 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.13 $38.26
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.02 $42.03
Premium $4.39 $23.54 $47.08
Diesel $4.86 $26.07 $52.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Redby. The current time is 21:30:28.

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.