How far is Bloomington, MN from East Gull Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to East Gull Lake, MN is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and East Gull Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and East Gull Lake.
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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 right
32.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight left
94 m · 9 sec
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Continue on County Road 125
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gull Lake Dam Road
62 m · 9 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Turn right onto East Gull Lake Drive
134 m · 20 sec · East Gull Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive
1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Pike Bay Road
17 m · 2 sec · Pike Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and East Gull Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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54.4 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near East Gull Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to East Gull Lake?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Bloomington and 71.4 miles from East Gull Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near East Gull Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and East Gull Lake. Straight-line distance: 119.73 mi (192.69 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 East Gull Lake
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,059 |
| Coordinates | 46.4080200, -94.3558400 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Gull Lake (-94.35584, 46.40802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.14 | $44.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
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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