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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.5 mi
02h 55m
Flight
112.36 mi
180.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.36 mi
Kilometers
180.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.5 mi
Kilometers
218.07 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
67.7 mi
01h 27m
To Stillwater
67.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  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

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Forest Lake

    1594 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Street South

    4 m · 1 sec · Lake Street South

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Street South

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Street South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North

    81 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1873 ft · 33 sec · Scandia Trail North

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North

    39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Scandia Trail North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Manning Trail North

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North

  21. 21

    Continue on Manning Avenue North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dellwood Road

    70 m · 5 sec · Dellwood Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Dellwood Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dellwood Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
82.6 mi · 61%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 17%
Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 8%
Scandia Trail North
5 mi · 4%
Dellwood Road
2.85 mi · 2%
Manning Avenue North
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 27m from Woodbury
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 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 Stillwater

Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates45.0563600, -92.8060400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Stillwater (-92.80604, 45.05636)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $17.06
Round trip
$34.12
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Stillwater. The current time is 03:12:10.

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.