How far is Woodbury, MN from Truman, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Truman, MN is about 247 miles (397.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns 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 Truman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Truman.
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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
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue South
1374 ft · 41 sec · 33rd Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
1732 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
46.8 mi · 1 hr · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 34 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
38.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21
1677 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 14
115 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
64 m · 3 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 37
1491 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on County Road 37
945 ft · 18 sec · County Road 37
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Continue on Highway 37
2039 ft · 39 sec · Highway 37
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Continue on 20th South Street
2511 ft · 1 min · 20th South Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway
17.4 mi · 22 min · South Broadway
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Take the exit right toward MN 60 West, MN 15: St. James, Fairmont
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
5.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairmont
11 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Ciro Street
2405 ft · 1 min · East Ciro Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ciro Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Truman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Truman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Truman?
The road trip is about 247 miles (397.5 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Waite Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Woodbury and 123.5 miles from Truman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.12 one way or $62.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Truman.
Stop Ideas Near Waite Park
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 Waite Park.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Truman. Straight-line distance: 209.69 mi (337.47 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 Truman
American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953)
| Population | 1,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.8277300, -94.4371900 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Truman (-94.43719, 43.82773)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $34.19 | $68.38 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
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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