How far is Bloomington, MN from Rushford, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Rushford, MN is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
135.4 mi
02h 44m
Flight
104.51 mi
168.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.51 mi
Kilometers
168.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.4 mi
Kilometers
217.91 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rushford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Rushford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Pine Island
MN

City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
67.6 mi
01h 22m
To Rushford
67.8 mi
01h 22m

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
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 33 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 43 South: Rushford

    1705 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Jessie Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Jessie Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jessie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
43.7 mi · 32%
I 90 East
31.2 mi · 23%
Rochester
21 mi · 15%
I 494 East
8.67 mi · 6%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 4%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Island
01h 22m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rushford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Bloomington and 67.8 miles from Rushford.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.06 one way or $34.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rushford.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Island

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

41 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

82 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Rushford. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.2 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Rushford

#2 Rushford

City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,695
Coordinates43.8083000, -91.7529300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Rushford (-91.75293, 43.8083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $17.06
Round trip
$34.12
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $17.06 $34.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.39 $20.99 $41.99
Diesel $4.86 $23.25 $46.50

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 Rushford. The current time is 04:05:08.

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.