How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Winona, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Winona, MN is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
124.66 mi
02h 45m
Flight
104.61 mi
168.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.61 mi
Kilometers
168.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.66 mi
Kilometers
200.62 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona
Wed, Sep 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis Park
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Winona
Wed, Sep 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Red Wing
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Louis Park
62.3 mi
01h 22m
To Winona
62.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  18. 18

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 61

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Route 61

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pelzer Street

    1452 ft · 38 sec · Pelzer Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2082 ft · 42 sec · West 5th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway 32

    597 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 32

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
58.1 mi · 47%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 12%
Rochester
11.6 mi · 9%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 9%
Crosstown Highway
9.54 mi · 8%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.72 mi · 5%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Wing
01h 22m from Saint Louis Park
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Winona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Red Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Saint Louis Park and 62.4 miles from Winona.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Winona.

Stop Ideas Near Red Wing

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

1 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

59 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

68 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Winona. Straight-line distance: 104.61 mi (168.35 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
Winona

#2 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

Population26,545
Coordinates44.0499600, -91.6393200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)
End: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $19.29
Round trip
$38.58
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $19.29 $38.58
Mid-grade $4.82 $21.23 $42.45
Premium $5.35 $23.54 $47.09
Diesel $6.35 $27.94 $55.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Louis Park and Winona. The current time is 11:50:45.

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.