How far is Montevideo, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Montevideo, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montevideo and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montevideo and Bloomington.
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Start on Eureka Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · Eureka Avenue
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
84 m · 14 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue
2571 ft · 1 min · Black Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto North 17th Street
130 m · 12 sec · North 17th Street
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Turn right
32.9 mi · 42 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
48 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
587 ft · 8 sec · 195th Avenue
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Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi · 10 min · MN 7
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Continue on 195th Avenue
10.1 mi · 13 min · 195th Avenue
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Continue on highway 7 West
16.1 mi · 21 min · highway 7 West
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest
1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 7 East
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 7 East
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
1145 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montevideo and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Montevideo 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 Montevideo to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Cedar Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Montevideo and 70.5 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montevideo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montevideo and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 118.61 mi (190.89 km).
#1 Montevideo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,027 |
| Coordinates | 44.9480300, -95.7170100 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $16.67 | $33.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $22.71 | $45.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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