How far is Woodbury, MN from Wabasha, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Wabasha, MN is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
213.05 mi
04h 35m
Flight
164.81 mi
265.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.81 mi
Kilometers
265.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.05 mi
Kilometers
342.87 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Tue, May 26, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-05-26T10:32
Arrive Wabasha
Tue, May 26, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Wyoming
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
106.5 mi
02h 17m
To Wabasha
106.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 73

    6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Continue on Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South

    20.2 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard

    760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61

    75 m · 3 sec · Route 61

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  37. 37

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  39. 39

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61

  41. 41

    Turn left onto 5th Grant Boulevard West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West

  42. 42

    Continue on Grant Boulevard West

    1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West

  43. 43

    Continue on 4th Grant Boulevard West

    731 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    1189 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    714 ft · 22 sec · Main Street West

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alleghany Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 41%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 11%
US 10 East
22.7 mi · 11%
Route 61
22.6 mi · 11%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 7%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

86.9 mi · 01h 33m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyoming
02h 17m from Woodbury
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Wabasha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Woodbury and 106.6 miles from Wabasha.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.84 one way or $53.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Wabasha.

Stop Ideas Near Wyoming

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

44 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

93 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Wabasha. Straight-line distance: 164.81 mi (265.23 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Wabasha

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,467
Coordinates44.3838600, -92.0329400
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $26.84
Round trip
$53.68
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.84 $53.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.49 $58.97
Premium $4.39 $33.03 $66.06
Diesel $4.86 $36.58 $73.15

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 Wabasha. The current time is 10:32:33.

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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.