How far is Woodbury, MN from West Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to West Saint Paul, MN is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.83 mi
02h 57m
Flight
122.01 mi
196.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.01 mi
Kilometers
196.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.83 mi
Kilometers
225.03 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Saint Paul
Tue, Oct 13, 9:18 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Oct 14, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-10-13T18:20
Arrive West Saint Paul
Tue, Oct 13, 9:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Woodbury
69.9 mi
01h 28m
To West Saint Paul
70 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and West Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and West Saint Paul.

  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 left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 10th Street East

    153 m · 25 sec · 10th Street East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    706 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 7th Street East

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Street East

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Smith Avenue South

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Smith Avenue South

  28. 28

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and West Saint Paul.

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 62%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 17%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 7%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 5%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 2%
Smith Avenue South
1.79 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 28m from Woodbury
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbury and Partly Sunny near West Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to West Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Woodbury and 70 miles from West Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbury and Partly Sunny near West Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine City.

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and West Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 122.01 mi (196.35 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
West Saint Paul

#2 West Saint Paul

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population19,813
Coordinates44.9160800, -93.1016100
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: West Saint Paul (-93.10161, 44.91608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.68 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.88
9.86 gal · 37.36 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $20.94 $41.88
Mid-grade $4.71 $23.20 $46.40
Premium $5.26 $25.92 $51.83
Diesel $6.13 $30.20 $60.39

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and West Saint Paul. The current time is 18:20:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.