Trip from Winona, MN to Minneapolis, MN

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

118.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Winona, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Broadway Street, Highway 32, West 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.2 miles from Winona, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 118.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Broadway Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 32	0 mi	0m
West 5th Street	0 mi	0m
Pelzer Street	0 mi	0m
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail	0 mi	0m
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway	0 mi	0m
2nd Street	0 mi	0m
Route 61	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: West Broadway Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Main Street

2

Turn right onto West Broadway Street

3

Turn right onto County Highway 32

4

Continue on West 5th Street

5

Turn left onto Pelzer Street

6

Turn right

7

Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

8

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

9

Continue on 2nd Street

10

Continue on Route 61

11

Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

12

Continue on Route 61/Route 63

13

Continue on East Main Street

14

Continue on Route 61

15

Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 316 Boulevard

17

Exit the roundabout onto Highway 316 Boulevard

18

Continue on Polk Avenue

19

Continue on Red Wing Boulevard

20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

21

Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

23

Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

25

Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

26

Turn right onto Vermillion Street

27

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

28

Continue on Hastings Road South

29

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

30

Take the exit straight

31

Merge slight left

32

Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue

33

Turn right onto Cedar Avenue South

34

Continue on Washington Avenue South

35

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Winona, MN.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minneapolis, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Winona, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Winona, MN

This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winona, MN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

59 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Minneapolis, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Minneapolis, MN.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.2 mi from Winona, MN

Saint Paul, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Winona, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.57	$16.62	$33.25
midgrade	$3.92	$18.26	$36.52
premium	$4.39	$20.46	$40.91
diesel	$4.86	$22.65	$45.31

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Winona, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Broadway Street, Highway 32, West 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.2 miles from Winona, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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