How far is Hibbing, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Hibbing, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
217.84 mi
03h 25m
Flight
179.53 mi
288.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.53 mi
Kilometers
288.93 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.84 mi
Kilometers
350.58 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in Hibbing
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hibbing
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hibbing
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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Hibbing
108.7 mi
01h 42m
To Bloomington
109.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
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 Hibbing and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 12th Avenue East

    54 m · 5 sec · 12th Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Drive

    1129 ft · 35 sec · Brooklyn Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 23rd Street

    120 m · 11 sec · East 23rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Beltline

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Beltline

  7. 7

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

    62 m · 3 sec · East 40th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 40th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 37

    13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 37

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hibbing 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 51%
State Highway 37
68.6 mi · 31%
I 35W
34.3 mi · 16%
East 40th Street
1.69 mi · 1%
East Beltline
1.62 mi · 1%
East Howard Street
0.5 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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 42m from Hibbing
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hibbing and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Hibbing and 109.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hibbing and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 179.53 mi (288.93 km).

Hibbing

#1 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue East (-92.937892, 47.427146)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.1 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.89
15.38 gal · 58.2 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.45 $54.89
Mid-grade $3.92 $30.15 $60.30
Premium $4.39 $33.77 $67.55
Diesel $4.86 $37.40 $74.81

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 Hibbing and Bloomington. The current time is 21:04:35.

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.