How far is Winona, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?

The driving distance from Winona, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
125.45 mi
02h 48m
Flight
104.61 mi
168.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.61 mi
Kilometers
168.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.45 mi
Kilometers
201.89 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Winona
Wed, Sep 23, 2:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-09-23T08:58
Arrive Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

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
Red Wing
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Winona
62.6 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Louis Park
62.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winona and Saint Louis Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winona and Saint Louis Park.

  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

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Crosstown Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    2254 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard

    926 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    754 ft · 32 sec · Minnetonka Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Vernon Avenue South

    1256 ft · 55 sec · Vernon Avenue South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 28th Street West

    110 m · 21 sec · 28th Street West

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue South

    1167 ft · 48 sec · Utica Avenue South

  32. 32

    Take the ramp sharp right toward South Highway 100

    960 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1698 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona and Saint Louis Park.

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.3 mi · 23%
Route 61
25.3 mi · 20%
US 52 North
15.8 mi · 13%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 12%
MN 55 West
13.2 mi · 11%
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.59 mi · 5%
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Wing
01h 24m from Winona
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winona and Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winona to Saint Louis Park?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Red Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Winona and 62.8 miles from Saint Louis Park.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winona and Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Stop Ideas Near Red Wing

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

1 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

59 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

68 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 104.61 mi (168.35 km).

Winona

#1 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

Population26,545
Coordinates44.0499600, -91.6393200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Saint Louis Park

#2 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)
End: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.84 $21.43 $42.86
Premium $5.36 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $6.33 $28.03 $56.07

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona and Saint Louis Park. The current time is 08:58:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.