How far is Woodbury, MN from Richfield, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Richfield, MN is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 01m.
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.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Richfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Richfield.
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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 right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
29.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 60th Street
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East 60th Street
630 ft · 31 sec · East 60th Street
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Turn left onto Nicollet Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · Nicollet Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 66th Street
6 m · 1 sec · West 66th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 66th Street
1291 ft · 39 sec · West 66th Street
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Continue on West 66th Street
41 m · 9 sec · West 66th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 66th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Richfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Richfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Richfield?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Woodbury and 73.4 miles from Richfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Richfield.
Stop Ideas Near Pine City
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 Pine City.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Richfield. Straight-line distance: 125.05 mi (201.25 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 Richfield
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 36,237 |
| Coordinates | 44.8833000, -93.2830000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richfield (-93.283, 44.8833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.23 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $26.82 | $53.63 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
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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