How far is Woodbury, MN from South Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to South Saint Paul, MN is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.77 mi
02h 58m
Flight
123.48 mi
198.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.48 mi
Kilometers
198.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.77 mi
Kilometers
228.16 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Saint Paul
Sat, Nov 7, 3:22 AM CST
Return by in Woodbury
Sat, Nov 7, 6:20 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-11-07T00:24
Arrive South Saint Paul
Sat, Nov 7, 3:22 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CST
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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
70.8 mi
01h 29m
To South Saint Paul
70.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and South Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and South Saint Paul.

  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

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2918 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 156: Concord Street

    866 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Concord Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto John E Carroll Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · John E Carroll Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Concord Exchange North

    23 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concord Exchange North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and South Saint Paul.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 61%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 17%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 7%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 5%
Concord Street
3.01 mi · 2%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 29m from Woodbury
Leave By
12:34 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near South Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to South Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Woodbury and 70.9 miles from South Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near South Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and South Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 123.48 mi (198.72 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
South Saint Paul

#2 South Saint Paul

City in Minnesota, United States

Population19,916
Coordinates44.8927400, -93.0349400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: South Saint Paul (-93.03494, 44.89274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.98
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $19.99 $39.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.39 $44.77
Premium $5.00 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $6.12 $30.59 $61.18

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and South Saint Paul. The current time is 00:24:02.

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.