How far is Cormorant, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.75 mi
03h 29m
Flight
186.59 mi
300.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.59 mi
Kilometers
300.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.75 mi
Kilometers
353.65 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, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Cormorant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cormorant
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 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
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cormorant
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
Melrose
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

From Cormorant
110.2 mi
01h 44m
To Bloomington
109.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 5

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 9

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 9

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Pelican Drive

    3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pelican Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on 215th Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Prairie Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    51.6 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    114.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 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 Cormorant and Bloomington.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Prairie Avenue
169 mi · 77%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 10%
South Broadway
13.7 mi · 6%
East Lake Lizzie Road
4.72 mi · 2%
South Shore Drive
2.51 mi · 1%
County Road 9
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Prairie Avenue

Continue straight

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
186.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melrose
01h 44m from Cormorant
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cormorant and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.7 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?

Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Cormorant and 109.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cormorant and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Melrose

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

76 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 186.59 mi (300.29 km).

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#1 Cormorant

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,113
Coordinates46.7305100, -96.0656100
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Viking Trail (-96.065658, 46.730414)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.35 L · about $27.66
Round trip
$55.32
15.5 gal · 58.7 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.66 $55.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.39 $60.78
Premium $4.39 $34.04 $68.08
Diesel $4.86 $37.70 $75.39

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 Cormorant and Bloomington. The current time is 22:01:31.

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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.