How far is Woodbury, MN from Starbuck, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Starbuck, MN is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.01 mi
03h 52m
Flight
143.38 mi
230.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.38 mi
Kilometers
230.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.01 mi
Kilometers
291.3 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starbuck
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, May 13, 4:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-12T21:05
Arrive Starbuck
Wed, May 13, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
Fort Ripley
MN

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
90.3 mi
01h 56m
To Starbuck
90.7 mi
01h 56m

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 NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 210

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 210

  18. 18

    Turn left onto C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

    27.4 mi · 32 min · C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls

    1992 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway East

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 27

    21.8 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27

  24. 24

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lake Street North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Street North

  26. 26

    Continue on US 71

    2896 ft · 55 sec · US 71

  27. 27

    Continue on Lake Street South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Street South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 27

    12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 27

  29. 29

    Continue on Viking Trail

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Viking Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 27

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 27

  31. 31

    Take the ramp right

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto I-94 W

    10.8 mi · 12 min · I-94 W

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 29: Glenwood, Alexandria

    1272 ft · 33 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 160th Street

    32 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue West

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Minnesota Avenue West

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
36.8 mi · 20%
Voyageur Highway
30.2 mi · 17%
C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway
28.1 mi · 16%
MN 29
11.4 mi · 6%
I-94 W
10.8 mi · 6%
Minnesota Avenue West
8.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Ripley
01h 56m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Starbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Fort Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Woodbury and 90.7 miles from Starbuck.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Ripley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

39 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Starbuck. Straight-line distance: 143.38 mi (230.75 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Starbuck

City in Pope County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,267
Coordinates45.6144000, -95.5311500
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Starbuck (-95.53115, 45.6144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.61
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.81 $45.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.06 $50.11
Premium $4.39 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $4.86 $31.08 $62.16

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 Starbuck. The current time is 21:05:02.

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.