How far is Woodbury, MN from Rosemount, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Rosemount, MN is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
154.37 mi
03h 15m
Flight
134.26 mi
216.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.26 mi
Kilometers
216.07 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.37 mi
Kilometers
248.44 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemount
Thu, Sep 17, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Sep 17, 3:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-17T08:56
Arrive Rosemount
Thu, Sep 17, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:30 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
Rock Creek
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
77.2 mi
01h 37m
To Rosemount
77.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Lafayette Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: 70th Street East

    1542 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 70th Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 70th Street East

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    69 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    111 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Robert Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Robert Trail

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Robert Trail

    32 m · 5 sec · South Robert Trail

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Robert Trail

    7.6 mi · 11 min · South Robert Trail

  31. 31

    Turn right

    88 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Robert Trail

    1719 ft · 56 sec · South Robert Trail

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 145th Street West

    27 m · 2 sec · 145th Street West

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 145th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 56%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 15%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 6%
South Robert Trail
8.55 mi · 6%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 5%
Lafayette Freeway
7.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Creek
01h 37m from Woodbury
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rosemount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Rock Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Woodbury and 77.2 miles from Rosemount.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.03 one way or $46.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 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 Rosemount.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

90 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 134.26 mi (216.07 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Rosemount

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population25,798
Coordinates44.7394100, -93.1257700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $23.03
Round trip
$46.06
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $23.03 $46.06
Mid-grade $4.68 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $5.18 $28.21 $56.43
Diesel $6.16 $33.55 $67.10

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Rosemount. The current time is 08:56:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.