How far is Woodbury, MN from Royalton, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Royalton, MN is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.92 mi
02h 19m
Flight
86.61 mi
139.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.61 mi
Kilometers
139.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.92 mi
Kilometers
180.12 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalton
Sat, May 30, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, May 31, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-30T19:32
Arrive Royalton
Sat, May 30, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Ironton
MN

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
55.9 mi
01h 09m
To Royalton
56 mi
01h 09m

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
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 210

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 32 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Centre Street

    45 m · 6 sec · West Centre Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Centre Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
39.6 mi · 35%
Voyageur Highway
30.2 mi · 27%
2nd Street Northeast
1.92 mi · 2%
Washington Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ironton
01h 09m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Royalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Ironton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Woodbury and 56 miles from Royalton.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Royalton.

Stop Ideas Near Ironton

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

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

RAIL

Staples

64 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 86.61 mi (139.39 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Royalton (-94.29361, 45.82997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.95 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.9 gal · 29.9 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.10 $28.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.49 $30.98
Premium $4.39 $17.35 $34.70
Diesel $4.86 $19.21 $38.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Royalton. The current time is 19:32:34.

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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.