How far is Woodbury, MN from Spicer, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Spicer, MN is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
169.89 mi
03h 30m
Flight
137.94 mi
221.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.94 mi
Kilometers
221.99 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.89 mi
Kilometers
273.41 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spicer
Wed, May 13, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T22:46
Arrive Spicer
Wed, May 13, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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
Bock
MN

Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
84.8 mi
01h 45m
To Spicer
85.1 mi
01h 45m

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
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    18.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1423 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    18 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on MN 23

    1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
71.9 mi · 42%
MN 23
28.8 mi · 17%
2nd Street South
18 mi · 11%
4th Street Southwest
0.88 mi · 1%
10th Avenue South
0.27 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

53.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bock
01h 45m from Woodbury
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Spicer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Bock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Woodbury and 85.1 miles from Spicer.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bock

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

52 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

115 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Spicer. Straight-line distance: 137.94 mi (221.99 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Spicer

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

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Spicer (-94.94001, 45.23302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.49 $46.97
Premium $4.39 $26.31 $52.62
Diesel $4.86 $29.14 $58.27

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 Spicer. The current time is 22:46:48.

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.