How far is Woodbury, MN from Sylvan, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Sylvan, MN is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Sylvan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Sylvan.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Voyageur Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on East Front Street
2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Archibald Road
1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Northeast Washington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 210
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 210
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 210
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Sylvan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Sylvan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Sylvan?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Aitkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Woodbury and 40.2 miles from Sylvan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Sylvan.
Stop Ideas Near Aitkin
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 Aitkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Sylvan. Straight-line distance: 72.79 mi (117.15 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 Sylvan
Human settlement in Sylvan Township, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,862 |
| Coordinates | 46.3349700, -94.4066700 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvan (-94.40667, 46.33497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.77 | $27.53 |
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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