How far is Shell Lake, WI from Red Wing, MN?
The driving distance from Shell Lake, WI to Red Wing, MN is about 101.8 miles (163.8 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.
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.
Town of Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shell Lake and Red Wing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Lake and Red Wing.
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Start on the route
15.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto 22 1/2 Avenue
12 mi · 18 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 14th Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · 14th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 28 min
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Continue on US Highway 63
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 63
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 63
78 m · 16 sec · US Highway 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63
22.9 mi · 33 min · US Highway 63
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Turn slight left
11.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1336 ft · 55 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Bush Street
766 ft · 30 sec · Bush Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
704 ft · 31 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shell Lake and Red Wing.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US Highway 63
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63
22.9 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shell Lake and Mostly Sunny near Red Wing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shell Lake to Red Wing?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 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 50.9 miles from Shell Lake and 50.9 miles from Red Wing.
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 15.2 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 $27.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shell Lake and Mostly Sunny near Red Wing.
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 Shell Lake and Red Wing. Straight-line distance: 86.55 mi (139.29 km).
#1 Shell Lake
City in and county seat of Washburn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 45.7393900, -91.9254500 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Wing
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,416 |
| Coordinates | 44.5624700, -92.5338000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Wing (-92.5338, 44.56247)
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 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.88 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $18.20 | $36.40 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $21.86 | $43.71 |
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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