How far is Woodbury, MN from Wilson, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Wilson, MN is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Wilson.
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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 left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 43 North: Winona
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1576 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 12
103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Wilson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Wilson?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Woodbury and 130.2 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 197.82 mi (318.36 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 Wilson
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.9599600, -91.6845900 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-91.68459, 43.95996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $4.38 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $44.28 | $88.57 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $58.28 | $116.57 |
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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