How far is Woodbury, MN from Zimmerman, MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Zimmerman, MN is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.32 mi
02h 15m
Flight
90.57 mi
145.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.57 mi
Kilometers
145.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.32 mi
Kilometers
179.16 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zimmerman
Wed, Sep 23, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Wed, Sep 23, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-09-23T13:28
Arrive Zimmerman
Wed, Sep 23, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Kroschel
MN

Township in Kanabec County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
55.6 mi
01h 07m
To Zimmerman
55.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 169

    6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    15.5 mi · 17 min · US Highway 169

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 261st Avenue

    1688 ft · 37 sec · 261st Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 2nd Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
53.3 mi · 48%
US Highway 169
22 mi · 20%
261st Avenue
0.32 mi
Gisler Road
0.19 mi
2nd Street West
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kroschel
01h 07m from Woodbury
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Zimmerman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Kroschel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Woodbury and 55.7 miles from Zimmerman.

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

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Zimmerman.

Stop Ideas Near Kroschel

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

100 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

112 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Zimmerman. Straight-line distance: 90.57 mi (145.76 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Zimmerman

#2 Zimmerman

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Population6,135
Coordinates45.4433000, -93.5899600
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Zimmerman (-93.58996, 45.4433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.87 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
7.86 gal · 29.74 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.82 $18.96 $37.92
Premium $5.35 $21.03 $42.06
Diesel $6.35 $24.95 $49.90

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Zimmerman. The current time is 13:28:59.

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.