How far is Chisholm, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Chisholm, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
220.84 mi
03h 29m
Flight
184.05 mi
296.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.05 mi
Kilometers
296.2 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.84 mi
Kilometers
355.41 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Chisholm
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisholm
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chisholm
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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Chisholm
111.4 mi
01h 44m
To Bloomington
109.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    20 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lake Street

    929 ft · 26 sec · West Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3276 ft · 1 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South

    37 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 40th Street

    62 m · 3 sec · East 40th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 40th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 37

    13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 50%
State Highway 37
68.6 mi · 31%
I 35W
34.3 mi · 16%
US 169 South
7.12 mi · 3%
East 40th Street
1.69 mi · 1%
State Highway 73
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
184.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
01h 44m from Chisholm
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chisholm and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Chisholm and 109.4 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.80 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chisholm and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 184.05 mi (296.2 km).

Chisholm

#1 Chisholm

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,803
Coordinates47.4891000, -92.8838000
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue Southwest (-92.883881, 47.489106)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.5 L · about $27.80
Round trip
$55.61
15.58 gal · 59 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.80 $55.61
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.54 $61.09
Premium $4.39 $34.21 $68.43
Diesel $4.86 $37.89 $75.78

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 Chisholm and Bloomington. The current time is 02:15:51.

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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.