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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
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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.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Street East
119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1120 ft · 48 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
146 m · 21 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
49 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Warner Road
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Turn right
19.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard
760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard
19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
1930 ft · 32 sec · 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
2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard
23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard
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Continue on Polk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue
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Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61
75 m · 3 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
32.8 mi · 40 min · Route 61
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Turn left onto Pelzer Street
1452 ft · 38 sec · Pelzer Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
2082 ft · 42 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on County Highway 32
597 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 32
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wacouta.
Red Wing station
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Winona. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.28 km).
#1 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winona
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 26,545 |
| Coordinates | 44.0499600, -91.6393200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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