How far is Nashwauk, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Nashwauk, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.09 mi
03h 15m
Flight
175.57 mi
282.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.57 mi
Kilometers
282.55 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.09 mi
Kilometers
307.53 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM CDT
Return by in Nashwauk
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashwauk
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashwauk
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
Isle
MN

Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Nashwauk
95.4 mi
01h 37m
To Bloomington
95.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashwauk 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
106 mi · 55%
1st Street
36.6 mi · 19%
US 10 East
25.5 mi · 13%
West Highway 210
1.11 mi · 1%
90th Street
0.22 mi
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle
01h 37m from Nashwauk
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Nashwauk 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 Nashwauk to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Nashwauk and 95.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Nashwauk and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Isle

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

82 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

105 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashwauk and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 175.57 mi (282.55 km).

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#1 Nashwauk

Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Population951
Coordinates47.3802100, -93.1682500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.168247, 47.380007)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.11
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.06 $48.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.43 $52.86
Premium $4.39 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $4.86 $32.78 $65.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashwauk and Bloomington. The current time is 16:42:03.

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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.