How far is Bloomington, MN from Arnold, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Arnold, MN is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Arnold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Arnold.
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Start on West 90th Street
50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
123.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
1921 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mesaba Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mesaba Avenue
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Turn right onto East 13th Street
805 ft · 23 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn left onto East Skyline Parkway
2083 ft · 57 sec · East Skyline Parkway
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Turn straight onto Kenwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Continue on Howard Gnesen Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Howard Gnesen Road
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Turn right onto West Tischer Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Tischer Road
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Turn left onto Arnold Road
17 m · 2 sec · Arnold Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arnold Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Arnold.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 36
Keep slight left
124 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Arnold?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Bloomington and 86.1 miles from Arnold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bloomington and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 152.42 mi (245.3 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arnold
Arnold is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8802200, -92.0904700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnold (-92.09047, 46.88022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.52 | $59.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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