How far is Woodbury, MN from Wheatland, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Wheatland, MN is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.6 mi
03h 53m
Flight
155.08 mi
249.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.08 mi
Kilometers
249.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.6 mi
Kilometers
300.31 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Branch
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Woodbury
93.3 mi
01h 56m
To Wheatland
93.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Wheatland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Wheatland.

  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 right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 260th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 19

    61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 19

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 70th Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kent Avenue

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Lake Trail

    2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Lake Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Wheatland.

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
87.1 mi · 47%
I 35W
52.9 mi · 28%
State Highway 73
23.7 mi · 13%
30th Street West
5.06 mi · 3%
State Highway 19
4.02 mi · 2%
70th Street West
2.58 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branch
01h 56m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheatland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Wheatland?

The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

North Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Woodbury and 93.3 miles from Wheatland.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheatland.

Stop Ideas Near North Branch

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Branch, 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 North Branch.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

91 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

109 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

111 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 155.08 mi (249.58 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wheatland

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates44.4646900, -93.4835600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Wheatland (-93.48356, 44.46469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.93 L · about $23.52
Round trip
$47.04
13.18 gal · 49.86 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.52 $47.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.84 $51.68
Premium $4.39 $28.94 $57.89
Diesel $4.86 $32.05 $64.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Wheatland. The current time is 04:16:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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