How far is Bloomington, MN from Lewiston, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Lewiston, MN is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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 Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Lewiston.
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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 right to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road
1701 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Dodd Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 74
1379 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
10 mi · 13 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Fremont Street
1329 ft · 31 sec · North Fremont Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
19 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Lewiston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 South
Continue straight
26.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Bloomington and 60.3 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota
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 Zumbrota.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.15 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 Lewiston
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,543 |
| Coordinates | 43.9844100, -91.8693200 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewiston (-91.86932, 43.98441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.66 | $33.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $20.67 | $41.34 |
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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