Columbus, Nebraska to Winona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.4 miles 551 km · straight line
410.9 miles estimated 661.2 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Nebraska from Winona?

The distance from Columbus, Nebraska to Winona is 342.4 miles (551 km) as the crow flies. Winona is located NE of Columbus, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.9 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Nebraska in Nebraska and Winona in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Nebraska and Winona. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Nebraska to Winona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Nebraska & Winona

Quick Facts

Columbus, Nebraska
41.43°N, 97.37°W
America/Chicago
441m elevation
Winona
44.05°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients