How far is Marion, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Marion, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
91.98 mi
01h 28m
Flight
77.73 mi
125.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.73 mi
Kilometers
125.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.98 mi
Kilometers
148.03 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-12T19:23
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Belle Creek
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Marion
44.9 mi
00h 44m
To Bloomington
47.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
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 Marion and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 65th Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 5 sec · 65th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 54th Street Southeast

    589 ft · 29 sec · 54th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46

    2009 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Brandel Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on 160th Street East

    9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on Isleton Way

    3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way

  12. 12

    Continue on 162nd Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North

    124 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
54th Street Southeast
57.3 mi · 62%
160th Street East
9.52 mi · 10%
I 35 North
8.7 mi · 9%
Brandel Drive
1.39 mi · 2%
162nd Street West
1.03 mi · 1%
Isleton Way
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

54th Street Southeast

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Creek
00h 44m from Marion
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Marion 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 Marion to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Marion and 47.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

23 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

100 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.1 km).

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#1 Marion

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates43.9435800, -92.3482300
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.348224, 43.9435)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.20
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.60 $23.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.74 $25.49
Premium $4.39 $14.27 $28.55
Diesel $4.86 $15.81 $31.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Bloomington. The current time is 19:23:56.

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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.