How far is Shell Lake, WI from Winona, MN?
The driving distance from Shell Lake, WI to Winona, MN is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shell Lake and Winona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Lake and Winona.
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Start on the route
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn right onto County Road B
4.7 mi · 8 min · County Road B
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At the end of the road, turn right
25.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on East Division Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Division Avenue
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Turn left onto South Mill Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · South Mill Street
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Continue on 14 1/2 Street
9.2 mi · 14 min · 14 1/2 Street
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Continue on 13 1/2 Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · 13 1/2 Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
1937 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Grover Street
116 m · 6 sec · Grover Street
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Continue on Tonnar Street
1568 ft · 27 sec · Tonnar Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 64
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 64
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Turn left onto State Highway 25
15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on North Broadway Street
4.6 mi · 10 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on County Road Y
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road Y
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Continue on State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn slight right
127 m · 23 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
682 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East
819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn right onto East Prospect Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Prospect Street
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Continue on State Road 25
13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue straight
1978 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue
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Continue straight
30.1 mi · 36 min
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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 Shell Lake and Winona.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pembroke Avenue
Continue straight
30.1 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Shell Lake and Partly Sunny near Winona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shell Lake to Winona?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Menomonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Shell Lake and 74.3 miles from Winona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shell Lake and Partly Sunny near Winona.
Stop Ideas Near Menomonie
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 Menomonie.
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Chippewa Falls, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shell Lake and Winona. Straight-line distance: 117.56 mi (189.2 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 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.32 | $40.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $23.75 | $47.51 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
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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