Minneapolis to Red Wing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.9 miles 73.9 km · straight line
59.7 miles estimated 96.1 km · driving distance
1h 12min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Red Wing?

The distance from Minneapolis to Red Wing is 45.9 miles (73.9 km) as the crow flies. Red Wing is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.7 miles, taking about 1h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Minneapolis and Red Wing. 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 Minneapolis to Red Wing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 12min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 26min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Red Wing

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Red Wing
44.56°N, 92.53°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 542.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients