How far is Mahnomen, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Mahnomen, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
248.27 mi
04h 06m
Flight
213.53 mi
343.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.53 mi
Kilometers
343.65 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.27 mi
Kilometers
399.55 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahnomen
2026-04-17T07:26
Arrive Bloomington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahnomen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Mahnomen
122 mi
02h 03m
To Bloomington
126.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Monroe Avenue

    2 m · 3 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1701 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahnomen 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 42%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 9%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 9%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 3%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
02h 03m from Mahnomen
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Mahnomen and 126.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.26 one way or $62.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Mahnomen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahnomen and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 213.53 mi (343.65 km).

Mahnomen

#1 Mahnomen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates47.3152400, -95.9686500
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-95.968618, 47.315255)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.76 gal
33.16 L · about $31.26
Round trip
$62.53
17.52 gal · 66.32 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.7 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $31.26 $62.53
Mid-grade $3.92 $34.35 $68.70
Premium $4.39 $38.47 $76.95
Diesel $4.86 $42.61 $85.22

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahnomen and Bloomington. The current time is 07:26:32.

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.