How far is Woodbury, MN from Stillwater, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Stillwater, MN is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Stillwater.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Forest Lake
1594 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Street South
4 m · 1 sec · Lake Street South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street South
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
81 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1873 ft · 33 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
4.6 mi · 6 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North
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Continue on Manning Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dellwood Road
70 m · 5 sec · Dellwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Dellwood Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Dellwood Road
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Stillwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Woodbury and 67.8 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.06 one way or $34.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stillwater
Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 45.0563600, -92.8060400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stillwater (-92.80604, 45.05636)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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