How far is Bloomington, MN from Duluth, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Duluth, MN is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Duluth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Duluth.
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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
1480 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
955 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Priley Drive
27 m · 9 sec · Priley Drive
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Continue on Priley Drive
136 m · 33 sec · Priley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Priley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Duluth.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Duluth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Duluth?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Bloomington and 82 miles from Duluth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Duluth.
Stop Ideas Near Pine City
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 Pine City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Duluth. Straight-line distance: 145.96 mi (234.9 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 Duluth
City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St.
| Population | 2,121 |
| Coordinates | 46.7832700, -92.1065800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Duluth (-92.10658, 46.78327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.70 | $45.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
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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