How far is Woodbury, MN from Watertown, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Watertown, MN is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Watertown.
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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
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 36: 53rd Street, 45th Street
2193 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto 45th Street Northeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · 45th Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Main Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
980 ft · 20 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
48 m · 3 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
1203 ft · 24 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward River Road Northeast
5 m · 1 sec · River Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Jansen Avenue Southeast
4.4 mi · 11 min · Jansen Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Dogwood Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dogwood Street
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Continue straight
1258 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on County Road 92
2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 92
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watertown Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on County Road 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
31 m · 3 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
16 m · 2 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lewis Avenue South
62 m · 5 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Avenue South
9 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Watertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Watertown?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Ogilvie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Woodbury and 78.4 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.70 one way or $39.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Ogilvie
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 Ogilvie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 126 mi (202.77 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 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-93.84719, 44.96357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $19.70 | $39.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.64 | $43.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.24 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
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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