How far is Winona, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Winona, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
108.44 mi
02h 02m
Flight
94.62 mi
152.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.62 mi
Kilometers
152.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.44 mi
Kilometers
174.52 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Fri, Apr 24, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Winona
Fri, Apr 24, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-04-24T05:32
Arrive Saint Paul
Fri, Apr 24, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
54.2 mi
01h 01m
To Saint Paul
54.2 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

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 Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winona and Saint Paul.

  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 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Highway 316 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2575 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1916 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    583 ft · 10 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Vermillion Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Vermillion Street

  27. 27

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hastings Road South

    1047 ft · 15 sec · Hastings Road South

  29. 29

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

    16.9 mi · 21 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Warner Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Warner Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Sibley Street

    531 ft · 26 sec · Sibley Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    533 ft · 20 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  33. 33

    Continue on Kellogg Boulevard East

    1453 ft · 58 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
45.7 mi · 42%
Route 61
21.2 mi · 20%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 14%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.93 mi · 5%
South Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 3%
Warner Road
2.42 mi · 2%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacouta
01h 01m from Winona
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winona to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 54.2 miles from Winona and 54.2 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Paul.

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 Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.28 km).

Winona

#1 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

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

#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.639341, 44.049987)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.34
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.67 $27.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.02 $30.03
Premium $4.39 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $4.86 $18.63 $37.26

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 Saint Paul. The current time is 05:32:49.

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.