How far is Woodbury, MN from Tonka Bay, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Tonka Bay, MN is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Tonka Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Tonka Bay.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
2682 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
5.9 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn right onto Oak Street
2723 ft · 59 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Smithtown Road
1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road
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Turn straight onto Manitou Road
3033 ft · 1 min · Manitou Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manitou Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Tonka Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Woodbury and Patchy Fog near Tonka Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Tonka Bay?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Woodbury and 78.8 miles from Tonka Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Woodbury and Patchy Fog near Tonka Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie
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 Ogilvie.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Tonka Bay. Straight-line distance: 126.08 mi (202.9 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 Tonka Bay
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,551 |
| Coordinates | 44.9085700, -93.5930100 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonka Bay (-93.59301, 44.90857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.04 | $54.09 |
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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