How far is Winona, MN from Eagan, MN?

The driving distance from Winona, MN to Eagan, MN is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
123.26 mi
02h 03m
Flight
91.63 mi
147.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.63 mi
Kilometers
147.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.36 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagan
Fri, Apr 24, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-04-24T05:30
Arrive Eagan
Fri, Apr 24, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
54.1 mi
01h 01m
To Eagan
69.2 mi
01h 01m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: Rosemount

    1395 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 42

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 42

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 42

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 145th Street West

    1892 ft · 56 sec · 145th Street West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Biscayne Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Connemara Trail

    2449 ft · 56 sec · Connemara Trail

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Robert Trail South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South

  30. 30

    Turn left onto McAndrews Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McAndrews Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pilot Knob Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pilot Knob Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pilot Knob Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.3 mi · 23%
Route 61
25.3 mi · 21%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 12%
US 52 North
9.64 mi · 8%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.59 mi · 5%
County Road 42
3.73 mi · 3%
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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacouta
01h 01m from Winona
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 54.1 miles from Winona and 69.2 miles from Eagan.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Eagan.

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 Eagan. Straight-line distance: 91.63 mi (147.46 km).

Winona

#1 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

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

#2 Eagan

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population65,975
Coordinates44.8041300, -93.1668900
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.639341, 44.049987)
End: Pilot Knob Road (-93.167023, 44.804131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.06 $34.11
Premium $4.39 $19.11 $38.21
Diesel $4.86 $21.16 $42.32

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 Eagan. The current time is 05:30:10.

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.