How far is Lewiston, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Lewiston, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.2 mi
01h 54m
Flight
92.06 mi
148.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.06 mi
Kilometers
148.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.2 mi
Kilometers
191.84 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T17:50
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
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
Zumbrota
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Lewiston
57.4 mi
00h 57m
To Bloomington
61.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    3097 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1837 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46

    2009 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brandel Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on 160th Street East

    9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East

  15. 15

    Continue on Isleton Way

    3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way

  16. 16

    Continue on 162nd Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North

    124 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
67 mi · 56%
Whitewater Avenue
15.7 mi · 13%
160th Street East
9.52 mi · 8%
I 35 North
8.7 mi · 7%
Brandel Drive
1.39 mi · 1%
162nd Street West
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zumbrota
00h 57m from Lewiston
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Lewiston and 61.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

32 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

85 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Winona station

86 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.15 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,543
Coordinates43.9844100, -91.8693200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.869339, 43.984343)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $15.03
Round trip
$30.05
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.03 $30.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.51 $33.01
Premium $4.39 $18.49 $36.98
Diesel $4.86 $20.48 $40.95

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Bloomington. The current time is 17:50:41.

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.