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

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Saint Wendel, MN is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
133.22 mi
02h 50m
Flight
97.47 mi
156.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.47 mi
Kilometers
156.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.22 mi
Kilometers
214.39 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Wendel
Sat, May 2, 1:04 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, May 2, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-01T22:14
Arrive Saint Wendel
Sat, May 2, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
66.5 mi
01h 25m
To Saint Wendel
66.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mayhew Lake Road Northeast

    2931 ft · 48 sec · Mayhew Lake Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Street Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · 10th Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Street South

    1.2 km · 2 min · 5th Street South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue South

    114 m · 22 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 4th Street South

    581 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Benton Drive

    2138 ft · 46 sec · Benton Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street North

    1078 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on 9th Avenue North

    562 ft · 11 sec · 9th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 1

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    54 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1380 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 134

    45 m · 4 sec · County Road 134

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 134

    1342 ft · 37 sec · County Road 134

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 134

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road 134

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 134

    542 ft · 12 sec · County Road 134

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 134

    1168 ft · 27 sec · County Road 134

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 120

    1670 ft · 38 sec · County Road 120

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 120

    26 m · 2 sec · County Road 120

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 120

    1217 ft · 26 sec · County Road 120

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 120

    24 m · 2 sec · County Road 120

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 120

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 120

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 4

    7 m · 1 sec · County Road 4

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 4

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4

    54 m · 3 sec · County Road 4

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4

    8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 4

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
0 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
66.3 mi · 50%
County Road 4
10.5 mi · 8%
County Road 120
1.96 mi · 1%
County Road 1
1.15 mi · 1%
5th Street South
0.76 mi · 1%
10th Street Northeast
0.65 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
97.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mora
01h 25m from Woodbury
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Wendel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 66.5 miles from Woodbury and 66.7 miles from Saint Wendel.

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

The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.77 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Wendel.

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 Saint Wendel. Straight-line distance: 97.47 mi (156.86 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 Saint Wendel

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,354
Coordinates45.6660800, -94.3777800
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Saint Wendel (-94.37778, 45.66608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $16.77
Round trip
$33.55
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.77 $33.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.43 $36.86
Premium $4.39 $20.64 $41.28
Diesel $4.86 $22.86 $45.72

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Saint Wendel. The current time is 22:14:11.

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.