How far is Woodbury, MN from Rockville, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Rockville, MN is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
130.15 mi
02h 43m
Flight
106.48 mi
171.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.48 mi
Kilometers
171.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.15 mi
Kilometers
209.46 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Tue, Jun 2, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-06-01T21:49
Arrive Rockville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Mora
MN

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
65 mi
01h 21m
To Rockville
65.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 9 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 55%
2nd Street South
7.1 mi · 5%
10th Avenue South
0.27 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

53.3 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
106.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 21m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Mora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Woodbury and 65.2 miles from Rockville.

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

The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockville.

Stop Ideas Near Mora

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

75 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

102 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 106.48 mi (171.36 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Rockville

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,599
Coordinates45.4719100, -94.3408300
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Rockville (-94.34083, 45.47191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.76
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.38 $32.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.00 $35.99
Premium $4.39 $20.16 $40.32
Diesel $4.86 $22.33 $44.65

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Rockville. The current time is 21:49:47.

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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.