Onalaska to Red Wing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79.5 miles 128 km · straight line
99.4 miles estimated 160 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Onalaska from Red Wing?

The distance from Onalaska to Red Wing is 79.5 miles (128 km) as the crow flies. Red Wing is located NW of Onalaska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.4 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Onalaska in Wisconsin and Red Wing in Minnesota.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Onalaska 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 Onalaska to Red Wing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Onalaska & Red Wing

Quick Facts

Onalaska
43.88°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
216m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 313.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients