How far is Woodbury, MN from Spring Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Spring Lake, MN is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.69 mi
02h 05m
Flight
78.72 mi
126.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.69 mi
Kilometers
160.44 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Fri, Oct 16, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-16T03:35
Arrive Spring Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
49.8 mi
01h 02m
To Spring Lake
49.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph N
Destination
53°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Spring Lake.

  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

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: North Branch, Cambridge

    1235 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Saint Croix Trail

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 95 Northeast

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 6 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
66.5 mi · 67%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 24%
Highway 95 Northeast
2.74 mi · 3%
Saint Croix Trail
0.81 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi · 1%
Folz Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 02m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spring Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Spring Lake?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Woodbury and 49.9 miles from Spring Lake.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spring Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 78.72 mi (126.68 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Spring Lake (-93.06578, 45.54218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.91
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $14.95 $29.91
Mid-grade $4.72 $16.60 $33.20
Premium $5.26 $18.52 $37.04
Diesel $6.14 $21.63 $43.25

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 Spring Lake. The current time is 03:35:13.

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.