How far is Bloomington, MN from Marion, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Marion, MN is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.83 mi
01h 58m
Flight
77.73 mi
125.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.73 mi
Kilometers
125.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.83 mi
Kilometers
152.61 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Marion
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Dennison
MN

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
47.3 mi
00h 59m
To Marion
47.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Marion.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    931 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dodd Road

    3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 54th Street Southeast

    589 ft · 31 sec · 54th Street Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Marion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
44.2 mi · 47%
Rochester
21 mi · 22%
I 494 East
8.67 mi · 9%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 6%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 4%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
00h 59m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Marion?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Bloomington and 47.5 miles from Marion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dennison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dennison.

RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

118 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Marion. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.1 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marion

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates43.9435800, -92.3482300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Marion (-92.34823, 43.94358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.91
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.96 $23.91
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.14 $26.27
Premium $4.39 $14.71 $29.43
Diesel $4.86 $16.29 $32.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Marion. The current time is 20:13:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.