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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.98 mi
05h 16m
Flight
209.69 mi
337.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.69 mi
Kilometers
337.47 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.98 mi
Kilometers
397.47 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Truman
Tue, May 26, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Tue, May 26, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-25T21:14
Arrive Truman
Tue, May 26, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waite Park
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
123.5 mi
02h 38m
To Truman
123.5 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 33rd Avenue South

    1374 ft · 41 sec · 33rd Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Street South

    1732 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto MN-15 S

    46.8 mi · 1 hr · MN-15 S

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street North

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Main Street North

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North

    31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 15

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15

    35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15

    38.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 15

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 South, CSAH 21

    1677 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 14

    115 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    18 m · 1 sec · US Highway 14

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    64 m · 3 sec · US Highway 14

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 14

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 37

    1491 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 37

    945 ft · 18 sec · County Road 37

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 37

    2039 ft · 39 sec · Highway 37

  24. 24

    Continue on 20th South Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · 20th South Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · South Broadway

  26. 26

    Take the exit right toward MN 60 West, MN 15: St. James, Fairmont

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 60

    5.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairmont

    11 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Ciro Street

    2405 ft · 1 min · East Ciro Street

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
70.4 mi · 29%
MN-15 S
46.8 mi · 19%
State Highway 15
39.7 mi · 16%
South Broadway
17.4 mi · 7%
Fairmont
11 mi · 4%
State Highway 60
5.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waite Park
02h 38m from Woodbury
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waite Park, 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 Waite Park.

RAIL

St. Cloud

6 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

99 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

105 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Truman. Straight-line distance: 209.69 mi (337.47 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Truman

#2 Truman

American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953)

Population1,028
Coordinates43.8277300, -94.4371900
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Truman (-94.43719, 43.82773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
32.99 L · about $31.12
Round trip
$62.24
17.44 gal · 65.98 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Truman. The current time is 21:14:28.

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.