How far is Woodbury, MN from Rock Creek, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Rock Creek, MN is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
79.57 mi
01h 44m
Flight
63.68 mi
102.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.68 mi
Kilometers
102.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.57 mi
Kilometers
128.05 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Creek
Sat, May 30, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, May 30, 6:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-30T15:01
Arrive Rock Creek
Sat, May 30, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
39.8 mi
00h 52m
To Rock Creek
39.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Rock Creek.

  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

    48.5 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 70: Rock Creek, Grantsburg

    1406 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 70

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 70

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Forest Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Forest Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 558 Street

    147 m · 21 sec · 558 Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 558 Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
48.7 mi · 61%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 30%
Highway 70
1.14 mi · 1%
Forest Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

48.5 mi · 00h 52m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
00h 52m from Woodbury
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Rock Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Rock Creek?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 39.8 miles from Woodbury and 39.8 miles from Rock Creek.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Rock Creek.

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 Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 63.68 mi (102.48 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Rock Creek

#2 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,658
Coordinates45.7574600, -92.9624300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Rock Creek (-92.96243, 45.75746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.02 $22.04
Premium $4.39 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $4.86 $13.67 $27.34

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Rock Creek. The current time is 15:01:43.

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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.