How far is Woodbury, MN from Sauk Centre, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Sauk Centre, MN is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Sauk Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Sauk Centre.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 210
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 32 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls
1992 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Broadway East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway East
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Continue on State Highway 27
21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lake Street North
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Street North
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Continue on US 71
2896 ft · 55 sec · US 71
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Continue on Lake Street South
16.2 mi · 23 min · Lake Street South
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Continue on Main Street North
2968 ft · 52 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Sinclair Lewis Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Sinclair Lewis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sinclair Lewis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Sauk Centre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Sauk Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Sauk Centre?
The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Brainerd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Woodbury and 72.3 miles from Sauk Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Chance Rain Showers near Sauk Centre.
Stop Ideas Near Brainerd
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 Brainerd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Sauk Centre. Straight-line distance: 115.36 mi (185.66 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 Sauk Centre
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,172 |
| Coordinates | 45.7374700, -94.9525200 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sauk Centre (-94.95252, 45.73747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.25 | $21.62 | $43.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $26.78 | $53.57 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $31.27 | $62.55 |
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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