How far is Bloomington, MN from Pine City, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Pine City, MN is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.83 mi
01h 30m
Flight
69.94 mi
112.55 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bloomington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.83 mi
Kilometers
125.26 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T10:12
Arrive Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Forest Lake
MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
38.9 mi
00h 45m
To Pine City
38.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Pine City.

  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

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, I 35 Business: Pine City

    945 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
61.6 mi · 79%
I 35W North
14.7 mi · 19%
Hillside Avenue Southwest
0.64 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.52 mi · 1%
CR 7
0.18 mi
3rd Avenue Southeast
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Lake
00h 45m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Pine City?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Forest Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Bloomington and 38.9 miles from Pine City.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

95 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 69.94 mi (112.55 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Pine City

#2 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.63
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.81 $19.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.78 $21.57
Premium $4.39 $12.08 $24.16
Diesel $4.86 $13.38 $26.75

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 Pine City. The current time is 10:12:51.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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