How far is Bloomington, MN from Winona, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Winona, MN is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.41 mi
02h 38m
Flight
98.39 mi
158.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.39 mi
Kilometers
158.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.41 mi
Kilometers
190.56 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 24, 12:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-24T07:34
Arrive Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Wacouta
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
59.2 mi
01h 19m
To Winona
59.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Winona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Winona.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    931 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dodd Road

    3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington

    107 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  22. 22

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  24. 24

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 61

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Route 61

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pelzer Street

    1452 ft · 38 sec · Pelzer Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2082 ft · 42 sec · West 5th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway 32

    597 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 32

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Winona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
58.1 mi · 49%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 13%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 10%
I 494 East
8.67 mi · 7%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 6%
North Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacouta
01h 19m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington 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 Bloomington to Winona?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 59.2 miles from Bloomington and 59.3 miles from Winona.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Winona.

Stop Ideas Near Wacouta

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

9 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

54 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

74 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

75 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Winona. Straight-line distance: 98.39 mi (158.35 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Winona

#2 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

Population26,545
Coordinates44.0499600, -91.6393200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.39 $32.78
Premium $4.39 $18.36 $36.72
Diesel $4.86 $20.33 $40.66

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Winona. The current time is 07:34:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.