How far is Bloomington, MN from Proctor, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Proctor, MN is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Proctor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Proctor.
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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
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Boundary Avenue, Skyline Parkway
1184 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Boundary Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Boundary Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Street
35 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Proctor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 36
Keep slight left
117 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Proctor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Proctor?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Bloomington and 79.2 miles from Proctor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Proctor.
Stop Ideas Near Pine City
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 Pine City.
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Proctor. Straight-line distance: 141.49 mi (227.71 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 Proctor
City in St.
| Population | 3,006 |
| Coordinates | 46.7471600, -92.2254700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Proctor (-92.22547, 46.74716)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
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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