How far is Woodbury, MN from Winthrop, MN?
The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Winthrop, MN is about 193.9 miles (312 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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 04h 07m.
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 Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Winthrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Winthrop.
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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
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue South
1374 ft · 41 sec · 33rd Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street South
1732 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto MN-15 S
46.8 mi · 1 hr · MN-15 S
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Continue on Main Street North
1669 ft · 34 sec · Main Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street North
31 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street North
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 15
35 m · 5 sec · State Highway 15
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 15
22.2 mi · 28 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
2549 ft · 1 min · 4th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Winthrop.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winthrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Winthrop?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Foreston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Woodbury and 97 miles from Winthrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winthrop.
Stop Ideas Near Foreston
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 Foreston.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 162.48 mi (261.49 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 Winthrop
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 44.5430200, -94.3663700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winthrop (-94.36637, 44.54302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.82 | $53.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.27 | $66.54 |
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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