How far is Apple Valley, MN from Winona, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Winona, MN is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Winona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Winona.
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Start on County Road 42
11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto 160th Street West
8 mi · 11 min · 160th Street West
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Continue on Brandel Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 South
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
32.8 mi · 40 min · Route 61
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Turn left onto Pelzer Street
1452 ft · 38 sec · Pelzer Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
2082 ft · 42 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on County Highway 32
597 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 32
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Winona.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Route 61
Continue on Route 61
32.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Winona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Winona?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Wacouta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Apple Valley and 52.9 miles from Winona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apple Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Winona.
Stop Ideas Near Wacouta
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 Wacouta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Winona. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.55 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winona
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 26,545 |
| Coordinates | 44.0499600, -91.6393200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.09 | $36.19 |
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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