How far is Baudette, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Baudette, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 319 miles (513.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.98 mi
05h 34m
Flight
274.49 mi
441.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.49 mi
Kilometers
441.75 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.98 mi
Kilometers
513.35 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Baudette
Tue, May 5, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baudette
2026-05-04T17:32
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baudette
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poplar
MN

Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA

From Baudette
163.8 mi
02h 47m
To Bloomington
155.2 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baudette and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baudette and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 51st Street Southwest

    11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 72

    12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Clark Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

    3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    709 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 72

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72

  12. 12

    Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast

    1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  30. 30

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  31. 31

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  33. 33

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  36. 36

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  44. 44

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baudette and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
45 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72 Northeast
43.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 11%
State 64
28.6 mi · 9%
Voyageur Highway
27.5 mi · 9%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 8%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
274.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poplar
02h 47m from Baudette
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Baudette and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baudette to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 319 miles (513.4 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poplar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Baudette and 155.2 miles from Bloomington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.19 one way or $80.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Baudette and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Poplar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poplar, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poplar.

RAIL

Staples

27 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

91 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baudette and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 274.49 mi (441.75 km).

Baudette

#1 Baudette

County seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA

Population1,018
Coordinates48.7124700, -94.5999300
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-94.59993, 48.712492)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.61 L · about $40.19
Round trip
$80.37
22.52 gal · 85.22 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $40.19 $80.37
Mid-grade $3.92 $44.15 $88.30
Premium $4.39 $49.45 $98.91
Diesel $4.86 $54.77 $109.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Baudette and Bloomington. The current time is 17:32:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.