How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Red Wing, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Red Wing, MN is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.52 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.03 mi
77.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.52 mi
Kilometers
99 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Wing
Sat, Sep 19, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Louis Park
Sat, Sep 19, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis Park
2026-09-19T00:50
Arrive Red Wing
Sat, Sep 19, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Louis Park
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
Coates
MN

City in Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Louis Park
30.7 mi
00h 40m
To Red Wing
30.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Drizzle Likely

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Sep 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis Park and Red Wing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Red Wing.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Crosstown Highway

  4. 4

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

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

    107 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    37 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1156 ft · 39 sec · West Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
15.8 mi · 26%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 19%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 18%
Crosstown Highway
9.54 mi · 16%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 11%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coates
00h 40m from Saint Louis Park
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Drizzle Likely leaving Saint Louis Park and Patchy Fog near Red Wing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Red Wing?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Coates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Saint Louis Park and 30.8 miles from Red Wing.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $18.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Drizzle Likely around Saint Louis Park and Patchy Fog near Red Wing.

Stop Ideas Near Coates

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

43 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 Saint Louis Park and Red Wing. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.29 km).

Saint Louis Park

#1 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Red Wing

#2 Red Wing

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,416
Coordinates44.5624700, -92.5338000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)
End: Red Wing (-92.5338, 44.56247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$18.99
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $9.50 $18.99
Mid-grade $4.82 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $5.34 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $6.24 $13.53 $27.06

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 · Sep 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Louis Park and Red Wing. The current time is 00:50:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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