Origin
Lakeville, MN
Late night in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Winona, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MN
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Winona, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 101.9-mile drive from Lakeville, MN to Winona, MN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 22 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, this route is budget-friendly and perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll spend about 72% of your time on highways, making for a generally efficient drive through the Midwest. This trip offers a practical way to travel between two points within Minnesota without significant detours or complexities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 61 | 58.1 mi | 1h 13m |
| Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| Route 61/Route 63 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| North Lakeshore Drive | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| 220th Street West | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ash Street West | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Route 61
— 58.1 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Winona, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
22 ft
·
8 sec
·
207th Street West
2
Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Holyoke Avenue
3
Turn left onto 210th Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
210th Street West
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Lakeville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lakeville Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 50
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Turn right onto CR 31
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Denmark Avenue
7
Continue on CR 31
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 31
8
Turn left onto CR 74
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ash Street West
9
Continue on MN 50
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
220th Street West
10
Continue on MN 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MN 50
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 61
378 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
13
Continue on US 61
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 61
14
Enter roundabout onto US 61
122 ft
·
1 sec
·
Route 61
15
Continue on US 61
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 61
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 61; US 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 61; US 63
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Lakeshore Drive
20
Continue on US 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
21
Continue on US 61
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
2nd Street
22
Continue on US 61
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Route 61
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto Pelzer Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pelzer Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto CR 32
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 5th Street
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on County Highway 32
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Highway 32
26
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway Street
27
Turn left onto MN 43
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
MN 43
Trip Plan
Given this route's manageable 101.9 miles and 2-hour 22-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility with departure times. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours in Winona. While there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief rest break during the longest stretch of 58.1 miles on Route 61 to stay refreshed. The estimated $15 fuel cost is quite low, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops.
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 51 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winona, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lakeville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeville, MN
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lakeville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Route 61 for about 58.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Lakeville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 99.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Holyoke Avenue
Turn left onto Holyoke Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
210th Street West
Turn left onto 210th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 31 / Denmark Avenue
Turn right onto CR 31 / Denmark Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
31.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 61 / Route 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61 / Route 61
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
99.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
CR 32 / West 5th Street
Turn right onto CR 32 / West 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.16 one way
$30.33 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Winona, MN
Late night in Winona on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Lake City, MN
51 mi in
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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 101.9-mile trip. You'll primarily navigate Route 61 and the Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway, with a significant 72% of the journey on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 58.1 miles on Route 61, offering a good period of consistent travel. While predominantly highway, the route may offer variations as you transition between these main arteries, providing a steady pace for most of the drive.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.1 mi on Route 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 61 and Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holyoke Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holyoke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (CR 31 / Denmark Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Winona, MN
Full guide →Winona, known as the Island City, is a historic river and college town in Southeastern Minnesota, located on a large sandbar among the bluffs along the Mississippi River. It is about 110 miles southeast of the Twin Cities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.1 miles on Route 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holyoke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (210th Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (CR 31 / Denmark Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winona, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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