How far is Saint Paul, MN from Winona, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Winona, MN is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.76 mi
02h 29m
Flight
94.62 mi
152.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.62 mi
Kilometers
152.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.76 mi
Kilometers
175.04 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Fri, Apr 24, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-24T07:14
Arrive Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
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
Wacouta
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
54.3 mi
01h 14m
To Winona
54.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Winona.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street East

    119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1120 ft · 48 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Street

    49 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Warner Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    19.5 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard

    760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61

    75 m · 3 sec · Route 61

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 61

    32.8 mi · 40 min · Route 61

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pelzer Street

    1452 ft · 38 sec · Pelzer Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2082 ft · 42 sec · West 5th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Highway 32

    597 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 32

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Winona.

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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
54.1 mi · 50%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 14%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.97 mi · 5%
North Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 3%
Warner Road
2.46 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
1.99 mi · 2%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacouta
01h 14m from Saint Paul
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Winona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Winona?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Wacouta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Saint Paul and 54.4 miles from Winona.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.70 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Winona.

Stop Ideas Near Wacouta

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

9 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

54 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

74 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

75 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Winona. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.28 km).

Saint Paul

#1 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Winona

#2 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

Population26,545
Coordinates44.0499600, -91.6393200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $13.70
Round trip
$27.41
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.70 $27.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.06 $30.11
Premium $4.39 $16.87 $33.73
Diesel $4.86 $18.68 $37.36

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Winona. The current time is 07:14:36.

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.