How far is Woodbury, MN from Wayzata, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Wayzata, MN is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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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 Wayzata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Wayzata.
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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
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Carlson Parkway
1931 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Carlson Parkway
688 ft · 15 sec · Carlson Parkway
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Turn right onto Gleason Lake Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Gleason Lake Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gleason Lake Drive
43 m · 3 sec · Gleason Lake Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gleason Lake Drive
1 km · 1 min · Gleason Lake Drive
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Continue on Gleason Lake Road
811 ft · 18 sec · Gleason Lake Road
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Turn right onto Wayzata Boulevard West
1.2 km · 1 min · Wayzata Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Chicago Avenue North
753 ft · 33 sec · Chicago Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Wayzata.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Wayzata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Wayzata?
The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 74.2 miles from Woodbury and 74.3 miles from Wayzata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Wayzata.
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 Wayzata. Straight-line distance: 120.71 mi (194.26 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 Wayzata
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,618 |
| Coordinates | 44.9741300, -93.5066200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayzata (-93.50662, 44.97413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.49 | $50.97 |
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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