How far is Bloomington, MN from Mahnomen, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Mahnomen, MN is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Mahnomen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Mahnomen.
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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
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
20 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Turn right
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
1701 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Mahnomen.
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 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 Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Mahnomen?
The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Bloomington and 122.5 miles from Mahnomen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.84 one way or $61.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.
Stop Ideas Near Cushing
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 Cushing.
Staples
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Mahnomen. Straight-line distance: 213.53 mi (343.65 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 Mahnomen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 47.3152400, -95.9686500 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahnomen (-95.96865, 47.31524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $30.84 | $61.67 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $33.88 | $67.75 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.95 | $75.89 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $42.02 | $84.05 |
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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