How far is Woodbury, MN from Warsaw, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Warsaw, MN is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
194.89 mi
03h 53m
Flight
169.19 mi
272.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.19 mi
Kilometers
272.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.89 mi
Kilometers
313.65 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
Branch
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
97.4 mi
01h 56m
To Warsaw
97.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  16. 16

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Morristown Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Farwell Avenue

    1112 ft · 31 sec · Farwell Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farwell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 45%
I 35W
73.1 mi · 38%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 12%
Morristown Boulevard
4.53 mi · 2%
Highway 60 West
0.97 mi
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi
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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
169.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branch
01h 56m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Woodbury and 97.4 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 169.19 mi (272.28 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 Warsaw

Census-designated place in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates44.2494100, -93.3938300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Warsaw (-93.39383, 44.24941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.11
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.55 $49.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.98 $53.95
Premium $4.39 $30.22 $60.43
Diesel $4.86 $33.46 $66.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Warsaw. The current time is 02:40:47.

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.