How far is Woodbury, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
136.83 mi
02h 12m
Flight
120.03 mi
193.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.03 mi
Kilometers
193.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.83 mi
Kilometers
220.2 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 30, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-30T11:32
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 30, 1:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
68.7 mi
01h 06m
To Saint Paul
68.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Saint Paul.

  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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
97 mi · 71%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 17%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 5%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 2%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi
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 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 06m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Woodbury and 68.1 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 120.03 mi (193.17 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.48
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.24 $34.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.94 $37.88
Premium $4.39 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $4.86 $23.49 $46.99

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Saint Paul. The current time is 11:32:03.

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.