How far is Bloomington, MN from Baudette, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Baudette, MN is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Flight 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 06h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Cass County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Baudette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Baudette.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto State 64
15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast
1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 72
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Keep slight right
1154 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Highway 72 Northeast
4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
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Continue on Clark Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North
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Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 72
12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on 51st Street Southwest
11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Baudette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
54.4 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Baudette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Baudette?
The road trip is about 328.2 miles (528.2 km) and usually takes 06h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Poplar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Bloomington and 164.2 miles from Baudette.
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 53.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.33 one way or $82.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Baudette.
Stop Ideas Near Poplar
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 Poplar.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Baudette. Straight-line distance: 274.49 mi (441.75 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 Baudette
County seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 48.7124700, -94.5999300 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baudette (-94.59993, 48.71247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $45.41 | $90.81 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $50.86 | $101.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $56.33 | $112.65 |
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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