How far is Crow Wing, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Crow Wing, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.82 mi
02h 08m
Flight
110.45 mi
177.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.45 mi
Kilometers
177.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.82 mi
Kilometers
212.15 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Crow Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crow Wing
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crow Wing
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
Clear Lake
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Crow Wing
64.7 mi
01h 04m
To Bloomington
67.1 mi
01h 04m

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
10 to 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 Crow Wing and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crow Wing and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 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 Crow Wing 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 17%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 17%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight right

28.3 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
01h 04m from Crow Wing
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Crow Wing and 67.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crow Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

83 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crow Wing and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 110.45 mi (177.76 km).

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#1 Crow Wing

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Population2,098
Coordinates46.2799700, -94.2925000
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: MN 371 (-94.292598, 46.28006)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $16.60
Round trip
$33.19
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.60 $33.19
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.23 $36.47
Premium $4.39 $20.42 $40.85
Diesel $4.86 $22.62 $45.24

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 Crow Wing and Bloomington. The current time is 03:15:57.

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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.