How far is Bloomington, MN from Two Harbors, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Two Harbors, MN is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
191.25 mi
03h 42m
Flight
169.83 mi
273.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.83 mi
Kilometers
273.31 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.25 mi
Kilometers
307.79 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Two Harbors
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T22:46
Arrive Two Harbors
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:34 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
Sandstone
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
95.6 mi
01h 51m
To Two Harbors
95.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Two Harbors.

  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

    127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North

    593 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Waterfront Drive

    1041 ft · 35 sec · Waterfront Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
152 mi · 79%
MN 61 North
23.6 mi · 12%
I 35W North
14.7 mi · 8%
7th Avenue
0.92 mi
Waterfront Drive
0.2 mi
West 90th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight left

127 mi · 02h 20m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandstone
01h 51m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Two Harbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Two Harbors?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Bloomington and 95.7 miles from Two Harbors.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.09 one way or $48.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bloomington and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Two Harbors.

Stop Ideas Near Sandstone

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

91 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

97 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

117 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Two Harbors. Straight-line distance: 169.83 mi (273.31 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Two Harbors

#2 Two Harbors

County seat of Lake County, Minnesota

Population3,508
Coordinates47.0227100, -91.6707300
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Two Harbors (-91.67073, 47.02271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $24.09
Round trip
$48.18
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.09 $48.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.47 $52.93
Premium $4.39 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $4.86 $32.83 $65.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Two Harbors. The current time is 22:46:57.

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.