How far is Red Wing, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Wing and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Wing and Minneapolis.
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Start on West 5th Street
13 m · 4 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1163 ft · 40 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vermillion Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Hastings Road South
1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit straight
2985 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue
926 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue South
2541 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Wing and Minneapolis.
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.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
17 mi · 00h 21m
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 Red Wing and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Wing to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Nininger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Red Wing and 27.8 miles from Minneapolis.
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 9.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Wing and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Nininger
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 Nininger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (74 km).
#1 Red Wing
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,416 |
| Coordinates | 44.5624700, -92.5338000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
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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