U.S. Route 61 in Minnesota

U.S. Highway 61 (US 61) is a U.S. Highway in southeastern and east-central Minnesota, which runs from the Mississippi River Bridge at La Crescent and continues north to its northern terminus at its junction with Interstate 35 (I-35) at the city of Wyoming.

U.S. Highway 61

US 61 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by MnDOT
Length164.93 mi (265.43 km)
ExistedNovember 26, 1926–present
Tourist
routes
Great River Road
Major junctions
South end US 61 / US 14 / WIS 16 at La Crescent
Major intersections
North end I-35 at Wyoming
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountiesHouston, Winona, Wabasha, Goodhue, Dakota, Washington, Ramsey, Chisago
Highway system
  • Minnesota Trunk Highway System
MN 60 MN 61

US 61 in Minnesota is 165 miles (266 km) in length. The highway connects the cities of La Crescent, Winona, Wabasha, Lake City, Red Wing, Hastings, Cottage Grove, Saint Paul, Forest Lake, and Wyoming.

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