How far is Winona, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Winona, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
118.1 mi
02h 09m
Flight
98.39 mi
158.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.39 mi
Kilometers
158.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.1 mi
Kilometers
190.07 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 24, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 9:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-04-24T05:31
Arrive Bloomington
Fri, Apr 24, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona
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 Winona
58.3 mi
01h 04m
To Bloomington
59.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winona and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway 32

    597 ft · 12 sec · County Highway 32

  4. 4

    Continue on West 5th Street

    2082 ft · 44 sec · West 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pelzer Street

    1419 ft · 41 sec · Pelzer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  11. 11

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 61

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61

    43 m · 2 sec · Route 61

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    4 mi · 6 min · Route 61

  18. 18

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

    757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46

    2009 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Brandel Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on 160th Street East

    9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East

  26. 26

    Continue on Isleton Way

    3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way

  27. 27

    Continue on 162nd Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North

    124 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.3 mi · 24%
Route 61
25.3 mi · 21%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 13%
160th Street East
9.52 mi · 8%
I 35 North
8.7 mi · 7%
US 52 North
7.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran

Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacouta
01h 04m from Winona
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winona and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winona to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 58.3 miles from Winona and 59.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winona and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

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 Winona and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 98.39 mi (158.35 km).

Winona

#1 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

Population26,545
Coordinates44.0499600, -91.6393200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.639341, 44.049987)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $14.88
Round trip
$29.77
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.88 $29.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.35 $32.70
Premium $4.39 $18.31 $36.63
Diesel $4.86 $20.28 $40.57

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 Winona and Bloomington. The current time is 05:31:39.

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.