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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Mayhew Lake Road Northeast
2931 ft · 48 sec · Mayhew Lake Road Northeast
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Turn left onto 10th Street Northeast
1 km · 2 min · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on 5th Street South
1.2 km · 2 min · 5th Street South
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue South
114 m · 22 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Street South
581 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn right onto Benton Drive
2138 ft · 46 sec · Benton Drive
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
1078 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 9th Avenue North
562 ft · 11 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto County Road 1
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
54 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1380 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 134
45 m · 4 sec · County Road 134
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 134
1342 ft · 37 sec · County Road 134
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 134
36 m · 3 sec · County Road 134
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 134
542 ft · 12 sec · County Road 134
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 134
1168 ft · 27 sec · County Road 134
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Continue on County Road 120
1670 ft · 38 sec · County Road 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 120
26 m · 2 sec · County Road 120
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 120
1217 ft · 26 sec · County Road 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 120
24 m · 2 sec · County Road 120
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 120
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 4
7 m · 1 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 4
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4
54 m · 3 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 4
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Saint Wendel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mora.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Saint Wendel. Straight-line distance: 97.47 mi (156.86 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Wendel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,354 |
| Coordinates | 45.6660800, -94.3777800 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Wendel (-94.37778, 45.66608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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