How far is Woodbury, MN from Roseau, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Roseau, MN is about 283 miles (455.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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
282.95 mi
05h 51m
Flight
198.37 mi
319.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.37 mi
Kilometers
319.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.95 mi
Kilometers
455.37 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseau
Mon, May 25, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Mon, May 25, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-25T00:21
Arrive Roseau
Mon, May 25, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:16 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
Solway
MN

Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
141.2 mi
02h 55m
To Roseau
141.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 2

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Mahnomen, Thief River Falls

    1184 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    25.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    147 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Avenue North

    40.6 mi · 46 min · Main Avenue North

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Avenue North

    724 ft · 32 sec · Main Avenue North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 2
111 mi · 39%
Main Avenue North
63.5 mi · 22%
United States Route 2
36.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 6%
Northwest 4th Street
14.9 mi · 5%
US 59
9.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.6 mi
198.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Solway
02h 55m from Woodbury
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Roseau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283 miles (455.4 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Solway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Woodbury and 141.7 miles from Roseau.

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

The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.65 one way or $71.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Roseau.

Stop Ideas Near Solway

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

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

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

95 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Roseau. Straight-line distance: 198.37 mi (319.25 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Roseau

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,659
Coordinates48.8460900, -95.7627700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Roseau (-95.76277, 48.84609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.8 L · about $35.65
Round trip
$71.31
19.98 gal · 75.6 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $35.65 $71.31
Mid-grade $3.92 $39.17 $78.34
Premium $4.39 $43.88 $87.75
Diesel $4.86 $48.59 $97.18

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Roseau. The current time is 00:21:49.

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.