How far is Wilson, MN from Lewiston, MN?

The driving distance from Wilson, MN to Lewiston, MN is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.93 mi
00h 15m
Flight
9.34 mi
15.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.34 mi
Kilometers
15.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.93 mi
Kilometers
22.42 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Mon, May 4, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Mon, May 4, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-05-04T08:42
Arrive Lewiston
Mon, May 4, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fremont
MN

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

From Wilson
7 mi
00h 07m
To Lewiston
7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph W
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Turn left

    895 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 29

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson and Lewiston.

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 12
9.8 mi · 70%
CR 29
0.31 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 12

Take the ramp right

9.73 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
00h 07m from Wilson
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilson and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Wilson and 7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilson and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

25 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

53 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

103 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 9.34 mi (15.03 km).

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#1 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.9599600, -91.6845900
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,543
Coordinates43.9844100, -91.8693200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 12 (-91.684594, 43.959891)
End: West Main Street (-91.869339, 43.984343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.75
Round trip
$3.50
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.75 $3.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.92 $3.84
Premium $4.39 $2.15 $4.30
Diesel $4.86 $2.38 $4.77

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Lewiston. The current time is 08:42:05.

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.