How far is Woodbury, MN from Rice Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Rice Lake, MN is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Rice Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Rice Lake.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on United States Route 2
17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
2280 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on Northwest 4th Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · Northwest 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 2
67.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 2
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Tower Avenue Southwest
1044 ft · 29 sec · Tower Avenue Southwest
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Continue on County Highway 25
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 25
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Continue on County Highway 25
2634 ft · 1 min · County Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 27
132 m · 14 sec · County Road 27
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Turn right onto County Highway 25
3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway 25
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Turn right onto County Highway 31
2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 31
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Turn left onto County Highway 34
2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 34
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Continue on Lower Rice Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lower Rice Lake Road
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Continue on County Highway 34
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 34
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Continue on County Highway 35
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Rice Lake Road
23 m · 2 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Rice Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 2
Continue on US Highway 2
67.9 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Clear near Rice Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Rice Lake?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Bena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Woodbury and 84.3 miles from Rice Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.75 one way or $47.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Clear near Rice Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bena
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 Bena.
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Rice Lake. Straight-line distance: 129.7 mi (208.74 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 Rice Lake
Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,129 |
| Coordinates | 47.3902400, -95.5091900 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rice Lake (-95.50919, 47.39024)
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 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $4.00 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.59 | $53.19 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $29.72 | $59.45 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $36.34 | $72.68 |
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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