Prior Lake to Red Wing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.9 miles 72.3 km · straight line
58.4 miles estimated 94 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Prior Lake from Red Wing?

The distance from Prior Lake to Red Wing is 44.9 miles (72.3 km) as the crow flies. Red Wing is located ESE of Prior Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 58.4 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake to Red Wing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Prior Lake & Red Wing

Quick Facts

Prior Lake
44.71°N, 93.42°W
America/Chicago
289m 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 554.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients