How far is Winona, MN from Wilson, MN?

The driving distance from Winona, MN to Wilson, MN is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
8.84 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.61 mi
10.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.61 mi
Kilometers
10.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.84 mi
Kilometers
14.23 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Wed, Sep 23, 12:18 PM CDT
Return by in Winona
Wed, Sep 23, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-09-23T12:05
Arrive Wilson
Wed, Sep 23, 12:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winona
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
Goodview
MN

City in Winona County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Winona
4.4 mi
00h 06m
To Wilson
4.4 mi
00h 06m

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
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mankato Avenue

    2586 ft · 1 min · Mankato Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mankato Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · Mankato Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Mankato Avenue

    648 ft · 11 sec · Mankato Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mankato Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Mankato Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Mankato Avenue

    775 ft · 13 sec · Mankato Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mankato Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · Mankato Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Mankato Avenue

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Mankato Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    31 m · 1 sec · Mankato Avenue;Homer Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Mankato Avenue;Homer Road

    1030 ft · 18 sec · Mankato Avenue;Homer Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 12

    124 m · 11 sec · County Road 12

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
159.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mankato Avenue
1.14 mi · 13%
West Broadway Street
1.13 mi · 13%
Homer Road
0.1 mi · 1%
County Road 12
0.08 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.01 mi
US 14
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

6.38 mi · 00h 08m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodview
00h 06m from Winona
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winona and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Goodview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Winona and 4.4 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winona and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Stop Ideas Near Goodview

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

5 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

44 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

83 mi away
642 University Drive
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.64 km).

Winona

#1 Winona

City in Minnesota, United States

Population26,545
Coordinates44.0499600, -91.6393200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.9599600, -91.6845900
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: Winona (-91.63932, 44.04996)
End: Wilson (-91.68459, 43.95996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.82 $1.50 $2.99
Premium $5.35 $1.66 $3.32
Diesel $6.35 $1.97 $3.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona and Wilson. The current time is 12:05:54.

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.