How far is Bloomington, MN from Mountain Iron, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Mountain Iron, MN is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.84 mi
04h 05m
Flight
188.75 mi
303.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.75 mi
Kilometers
303.77 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.84 mi
Kilometers
339.31 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Iron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Mountain Iron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Askov
MN

Human settlement in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bloomington
105.4 mi
02h 02m
To Mountain Iron
105.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Mountain Iron.

  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

    9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Hibbing

    1229 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1678 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mineral Avenue

    742 ft · 19 sec · Mineral Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Mineral Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mineral Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    966 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mesabi Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
129 mi · 61%
MN 33
62.7 mi · 30%
I 35W North
14.7 mi · 7%
Mineral Avenue
0.97 mi
US 169
0.55 mi
Main Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
188.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Askov
02h 02m from Bloomington
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Mountain Iron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Mountain Iron?

The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Askov is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Bloomington and 105.4 miles from Mountain Iron.

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

The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Mountain Iron.

Stop Ideas Near Askov

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Askov, 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 Askov.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

82 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

88 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Mountain Iron. Straight-line distance: 188.75 mi (303.77 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Mountain Iron

#2 Mountain Iron

City in St.

Population2,816
Coordinates47.5324300, -92.6235100
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Mountain Iron (-92.62351, 47.53243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.16 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.11
14.88 gal · 56.32 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.55 $53.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.17 $58.34
Premium $4.39 $32.68 $65.35
Diesel $4.86 $36.19 $72.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Mountain Iron. The current time is 23:04:26.

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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.