How far is Woodbury, MN from Shieldsville, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Shieldsville, MN is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Shieldsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Shieldsville.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
70.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 21
90 m · 4 sec
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Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business
1066 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shieldsville Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Shieldsville Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto 153rd Street West
819 ft · 41 sec · 153rd Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Geneva Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Geneva Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Geneva Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Shieldsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Shieldsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Shieldsville?
The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Woodbury and 96.9 miles from Shieldsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Shieldsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Shieldsville. Straight-line distance: 161.28 mi (259.56 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 Shieldsville
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 44.3660700, -93.4088300 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shieldsville (-93.40883, 44.36607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $24.38 | $48.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.00 | $59.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
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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