How far is Woodbury, MN from Watab, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Watab, MN is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Watab.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Watab.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Mayhew Lake Road Northeast
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mayhew Lake Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
80 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
123 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Golden Spike Road Northeast
2194 ft · 44 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Spike Road Northeast
37 m · 3 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden Spike Road Northeast
780 ft · 16 sec · Golden Spike Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
882 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto 75th Street Northwest
1691 ft · 49 sec · 75th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast River Road
6 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Watab.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Watab.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Watab?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Woodbury and 62.6 miles from Watab.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Watab.
Stop Ideas Near Quamba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quamba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Watab. Straight-line distance: 90.63 mi (145.85 km).
#1 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watab
Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 3,238 |
| Coordinates | 45.6763500, -94.1811000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watab (-94.1811, 45.67635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $15.77 | $31.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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