How far is Bloomington, MN from International Falls, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to International Falls, MN is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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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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 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and International Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and International Falls.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
100.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 56 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1844 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
34 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and International Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
MN 36
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Light Snow near International Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to International Falls?
The road trip is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Grand Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Bloomington and 153 miles from International Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 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 $38.51 one way or $77.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bloomington and Slight Chance Light Snow near International Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Lake
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 Grand Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and International Falls. Straight-line distance: 259.86 mi (418.21 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 International Falls
City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 48.6010500, -93.4109800 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: International Falls (-93.41098, 48.60105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $47.39 | $94.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $52.48 | $104.97 |
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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