How far is Edina, MN from Red Wing, MN?

The driving distance from Edina, MN to Red Wing, MN is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.97 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46 mi
74.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46 mi
Kilometers
74.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.97 mi
Kilometers
93.3 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Wing
Tue, May 5, 11:37 AM CDT
Return by in Edina
Tue, May 5, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edina
2026-05-05T10:20
Arrive Red Wing
Tue, May 5, 11:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edina
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
Empire
MN

Township in Dakota County, Minnesota

From Edina
29 mi
00h 38m
To Red Wing
29 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edina and Red Wing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edina and Red Wing.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    47 m · 2 sec · Crosstown Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South

    1123 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    81 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Crosstown Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    10.8 mi · 13 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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1156 ft · 39 sec · West Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Red Wing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
15.8 mi · 27%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 20%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 19%
Crosstown Highway
9.56 mi · 16%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

11.6 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Empire
00h 38m from Edina
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edina and Mostly Sunny near Red Wing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edina to Red Wing?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Edina and 29 miles from Red Wing.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edina and Mostly Sunny near Red Wing.

Stop Ideas Near Empire

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

36 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

39 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Red Wing. Straight-line distance: 46 mi (74.03 km).

Edina

#1 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population52,477
Coordinates44.8896900, -93.3499500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Red Wing

#2 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Edina (-93.34995, 44.88969)
End: Red Wing (-92.5338, 44.56247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.00 $16.00
Premium $4.39 $8.96 $17.92
Diesel $4.86 $9.92 $19.85

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Edina and Red Wing. The current time is 10:20:57.

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.