How far is Woodbury, MN from Virginia, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Virginia, MN is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.44 mi
01h 50m
Flight
61.63 mi
99.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.63 mi
Kilometers
99.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.44 mi
Kilometers
140.72 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia
Wed, Sep 23, 4:38 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 6:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-23T14:48
Arrive Virginia
Wed, Sep 23, 4:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Culver
MN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Woodbury
43.7 mi
00h 55m
To Virginia
43.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Virginia.

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Duluth

    950 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    889 ft · 26 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 33
61.1 mi · 70%
I 35 North
1.69 mi · 2%
South 2nd Avenue West
0.88 mi · 1%
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
Chestnut Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 33

Merge slight right

37.4 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culver
00h 55m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Virginia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Virginia?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Culver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Woodbury and 43.7 miles from Virginia.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Virginia.

Stop Ideas Near Culver

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

37 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

39 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Virginia. Straight-line distance: 61.63 mi (99.18 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Virginia

City in St.

Population8,299
Coordinates47.5232600, -92.5365700
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Virginia (-92.53657, 47.52326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.82 $14.91 $29.81
Premium $5.35 $16.53 $33.07
Diesel $6.35 $19.62 $39.24

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Virginia. The current time is 14:48:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.