How far is Woodbury, MN from Wells, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Wells, MN is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Wells.
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Start on Gisler Road
1011 ft · 34 sec · Gisler Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
6.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
15.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Folz Boulevard
2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
42 m · 9 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
73.1 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
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Turn left onto East Elysian Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road
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Continue on North Owen Street
1461 ft · 27 sec · North Owen Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1938 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on 30th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street
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Turn straight onto 355th Avenue
2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue
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Continue on 35th Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street
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Continue on Main Street
2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto State Highway 30
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left onto 20th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street
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Continue on 570th Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest
2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
37 m · 4 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Wells.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Wells?
The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Woodbury and 121.7 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206 miles (331.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 7:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes
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 Lino Lakes.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Wells. Straight-line distance: 206.08 mi (331.65 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 Wells
City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.7460700, -93.7288400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-93.72884, 43.74607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.68 | $75.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $41.73 | $83.47 |
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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