How far is Eagan, MN from Winona, MN?

The driving distance from Eagan, MN to Winona, MN is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
108.14 mi
02h 29m
Flight
91.63 mi
147.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.63 mi
Kilometers
147.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Eagan
Fri, Apr 24, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagan
2026-04-24T07:05
Arrive Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagan
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 Eagan
54 mi
01h 14m
To Winona
54.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Eagan and Winona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pilot Knob Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Pilot Knob Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pilot Knob Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pilot Knob Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cliff Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 110th Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · 110th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rich Valley Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rich Valley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 117th Street East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 117th Street East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 South, MN 55 East

    1740 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2441 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

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

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

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

    107 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pelzer Street

    1452 ft · 38 sec · Pelzer Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2082 ft · 42 sec · West 5th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on County Highway 32

    597 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 32

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagan 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
58.1 mi · 54%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 14%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 11%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 6%
Cliff Road
4.07 mi · 4%
North Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 3%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacouta
01h 14m from Eagan
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Eagan 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 Eagan to Winona?

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 54 miles from Eagan and 54.1 miles from Winona.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Eagan 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 Eagan and Winona. Straight-line distance: 91.63 mi (147.46 km).

Eagan

#1 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Winona

#2 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

Population26,545
Coordinates44.0499600, -91.6393200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagan (-93.16689, 44.80413)
End: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.63 $27.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.98 $29.96
Premium $4.39 $16.78 $33.55
Diesel $4.86 $18.58 $37.16

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 Eagan and Winona. The current time is 07:05:03.

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.