Minneapolis to Woodstock, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303 miles 487.6 km · straight line
378.7 miles estimated 609.5 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Woodstock, Illinois?

The distance from Minneapolis to Woodstock, Illinois is 303 miles (487.6 km) as the crow flies. Woodstock, Illinois is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.7 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Woodstock, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Minneapolis and Woodstock, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Minneapolis to Woodstock, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Woodstock, Illinois

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Woodstock, Illinois
42.31°N, 88.45°W
America/Chicago
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients