How far is it from Brownsville, MN, to Cresco, IA, ?

The distance between Brownsville, MN, and Cresco, IA, is 59 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville, MN, to Cresco, IA, ?

The drive from Brownsville, MN, to Cresco, IA, takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Brownsville, MN, to Cresco, IA, ?

The fastest route from Brownsville, MN, to Cresco, IA, covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Cresco, IA from Brownsville, MN?

Cresco, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Brownsville, MN.

Which roads does the route from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA follow?

The drive from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA mainly follows MN 44.

Which towns do you pass between Brownsville, MN and Cresco, IA?

Towns on the route from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA include Caledonia, Spring Grove, Harmony.

Are there charging stations between Brownsville, MN and Cresco, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA, including Clason Buick GMC (150 kW); DAHL HYUNDAI STATION2 (150 kW); Pischke Motors - La Crosse - DCFC (60 kW). Charging points on this route: 16.

Brownsville, MN Cresco, IA

Distance: 59 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA takes about 1 h 40 min via MN 44. The distance is 59 mi. The straight-line distance is 48 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Preston, MN, Cresco, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 59 mi

1 Depart left 141 yd
2 Continue straight onto Division Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto 7th Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto County Road 3 11 mi
6 Continue straight onto East Main Street 3 mi
7 Turn left onto State Highway 44 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto State Highway 76 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto State Highway 44 7 mi
10 Continue straight onto East Main Street 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto State Highway 44 13 mi
12 Turn left 4 mi
13 Turn right onto County Road A18 8 mi

14 Turn left onto State Highway 139 9 mi
15 Turn right onto State Highway 9 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto 2nd Avenue Southeast 1 mi
17 Turn right onto South Elm Street 91 yd
18 Arrive right onto South Elm Street

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The return trip from Cresco, IA to Brownsville, MN covers roughly the same distance, 59 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

16 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 38 mi

Clason Buick GMCCCS · 3232 Mormon Coulee Rd, LaCrosse, WI, 54601150 kW
DAHL HYUNDAI STATION2CCS, CHAdeMO · 712 4th St S, La Crosse, WI, 54601150 kW
Pischke Motors - La Crosse - DCFCCCS · 434 4th Street South, La Crosse, WI, 5460160 kW
Castle La Crosse Bed and Breakfast - Tesla DestinationType1 · 1419 Cass St, La Crosse, WI, 546017.2 kW
City of Cresco - Fareway Parking LotType1 · 112 S. Elm St, Cresco, IA, 521367.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Cresco, IA → Decorah, IA21 mi · 35 min Cresco, IA → Lime Springs, IA16 mi · 25 min Cresco, IA → Fort Atkinson, IA23 mi · 40 min Cresco, IA → Waucoma, IA27 mi · 45 min Cresco, IA → Rochester International Airport (RST)56 mi · 1 h 25 min Cresco, IA → Waltham, MN62 mi · 1 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Brownsville, MN, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState}?: The distance between Brownsville, MN, {fromState} and Cresco, IA, {toState} is 59 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brownsville, MN, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState}?: The drive from Brownsville, MN, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Brownsville, MN, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Brownsville, MN, {fromState} to Cresco, IA, {toState} covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Cresco, IA from Brownsville, MN?: Cresco, IA lies roughly to the south-west of Brownsville, MN.
Which roads does the route from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA follow?: The drive from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA mainly follows MN 44.
Which towns do you pass between Brownsville, MN and Cresco, IA?: Towns on the route from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA include Caledonia, Spring Grove, Harmony.
Are there charging stations between Brownsville, MN and Cresco, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Brownsville, MN to Cresco, IA, including Clason Buick GMC (150 kW); DAHL HYUNDAI STATION2 (150 kW); Pischke Motors - La Crosse - DCFC (60 kW). Charging points on this route: 16.

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