How far is Red Wing, MN from Shell Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Red Wing, MN to Shell Lake, WI is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Wing and Shell Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Wing and Shell Lake.
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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 · 38 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2293 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 63
12.1 mi · 18 min · Route 63
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Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
31.7 mi · 46 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 63
11 m · 2 sec · US Highway 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 63
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Continue on US Highway 63
8.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 63
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
676 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2780 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 22 1/2 Avenue
72 m · 13 sec · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 22 1/2 Avenue
12 mi · 18 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Turn left onto Superior Avenue
15.8 mi · 23 min · Superior Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Wing and Shell Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 10
Continue on US Highway 10
31.7 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Red Wing and Partly Sunny near Shell Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Wing to Shell Lake?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Cylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Red Wing and 51 miles from Shell Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.92 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Wing and Partly Sunny near Shell Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Cylon
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 Cylon.
Menomonie, WI
Red Wing station
Eau Claire, WI
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Wing and Shell Lake. Straight-line distance: 86.55 mi (139.29 km).
#1 Red Wing
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,416 |
| Coordinates | 44.5624700, -92.5338000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shell Lake
City in and county seat of Washburn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 45.7393900, -91.9254500 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shell Lake (-91.92545, 45.73939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.87 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
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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