How far is Bloomington, MN from Pipestone, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Pipestone, MN is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Pipestone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Pipestone.
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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
1777 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto 280th Street
31.2 mi · 42 min · 280th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on West Bridge Street
35.1 mi · 44 min · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East College Drive
2631 ft · 51 sec · East College Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
44.4 mi · 56 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Northeast
873 ft · 13 sec · 8th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street East
2630 ft · 1 min · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Pipestone.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 23
Turn left onto State Highway 23
44.4 mi · 00h 56m
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 Rain Showers near Pipestone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Pipestone?
The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Bloomington and 95.3 miles from Pipestone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Pipestone.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Pipestone. Straight-line distance: 159.89 mi (257.32 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 Pipestone
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 44.0005300, -96.3175300 |
| Altitude | 529 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pipestone (-96.31753, 44.00053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $23.95 | $47.90 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.64 | $65.27 |
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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