How far is Woodbury, MN from Turtle River, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Turtle River, MN is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.9 mi
03h 09m
Flight
105.02 mi
169.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.02 mi
Kilometers
169.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.9 mi
Kilometers
229.98 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Turtle River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-30T05:04
Arrive Turtle River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:40 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
Zemple
MN

Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
71.3 mi
01h 34m
To Turtle River
71.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Turtle River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Turtle River.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    1534 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Route 2

    17.7 mi · 20 min · United States Route 2

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    2280 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest 4th Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Northwest 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 2

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US Highway 2

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Island View Drive Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Island View Drive Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Avenue West

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Turtle River.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 2
56.8 mi · 40%
United States Route 2
36.6 mi · 26%
State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 12%
Northwest 4th Street
14.9 mi · 10%
Voyageur Highway
10.3 mi · 7%
Main Avenue West
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 2

Continue on US Highway 2

56.8 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zemple
01h 34m from Woodbury
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Turtle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Turtle River?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Zemple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Woodbury and 71.6 miles from Turtle River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Turtle River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Turtle River. Straight-line distance: 105.02 mi (169.02 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 Turtle River

Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Population1,137
Coordinates47.5874500, -94.7516500
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Turtle River (-94.75165, 47.58745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.76 $39.52
Premium $4.39 $22.14 $44.27
Diesel $4.86 $24.51 $49.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Turtle River. The current time is 05:04:52.

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.