How far is Woodbury, MN from Scandia, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Scandia, MN is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
123.1 mi
02h 35m
Flight
98.77 mi
158.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.77 mi
Kilometers
158.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.1 mi
Kilometers
198.11 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scandia
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Fri, Oct 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-15T21:59
Arrive Scandia
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
61.5 mi
01h 17m
To Scandia
61.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Forest Lake

    1594 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Street South

    4 m · 1 sec · Lake Street South

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street South

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Street South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North

    81 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1873 ft · 33 sec · Scandia Trail North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North

    39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oakhill Road North

    1597 ft · 49 sec · Oakhill Road North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Olinda Trail North

    51 m · 7 sec · Olinda Trail North

  22. 22

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
82.6 mi · 67%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 19%
Scandia Trail North
8.93 mi · 7%
Lake Street South
1.32 mi · 1%
West Broadway Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

82.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 17m from Woodbury
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Rain near Scandia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Woodbury and 61.6 miles from Scandia.

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

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Rain near Scandia.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 98.77 mi (158.96 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Scandia

#2 Scandia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,168
Coordinates45.2535800, -92.8057700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Scandia (-92.80577, 45.25358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.87
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $18.44 $36.87
Mid-grade $4.72 $20.47 $40.93
Premium $5.26 $22.84 $45.67
Diesel $6.14 $26.66 $53.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Scandia. The current time is 21:59:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.