How far is Woodbury, MN from Solway, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Solway, MN is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.34 mi
03h 03m
Flight
117.4 mi
188.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.4 mi
Kilometers
188.94 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.34 mi
Kilometers
227.47 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solway
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T21:30
Arrive Solway
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Zemple
MN

Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
70.5 mi
01h 31m
To Solway
70.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 24 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Route 2

    17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    2280 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Northwest 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 2

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 2

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Centerline Road North

    93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centerline Road North

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 2
67.6 mi · 48%
United States Route 2
36.6 mi · 26%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 12%
Northwest 4th Street
14.9 mi · 11%
Northeast 4th Street
0.43 mi
Elm Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 2

Continue on US Highway 2

67.6 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zemple
01h 31m from Woodbury
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Solway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Zemple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Woodbury and 70.8 miles from Solway.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Solway.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Solway. Straight-line distance: 117.4 mi (188.94 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Solway

Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,955
Coordinates47.5199500, -95.1291800
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Solway (-95.12918, 47.51995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.88 L · about $17.81
Round trip
$35.62
9.98 gal · 37.76 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.81 $35.62
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.57 $39.13
Premium $4.39 $21.92 $43.83
Diesel $4.86 $24.27 $48.54

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Solway. The current time is 21:30:30.

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.