How far is New York Mills, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from New York Mills, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
179.1 mi
02h 55m
Flight
153.25 mi
246.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.25 mi
Kilometers
246.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.1 mi
Kilometers
288.24 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in New York Mills
Mon, May 4, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York Mills
2026-05-04T02:59
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York Mills
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
Rice
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From New York Mills
87.6 mi
01h 27m
To Bloomington
91.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New York Mills and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York Mills and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Centennial 84 Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Centennial 84 Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 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 New York Mills 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 58%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 12%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 12%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 4%
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 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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
01h 27m from New York Mills
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New York Mills and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New York Mills to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from New York Mills and 91.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New York Mills and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

21 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

80 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

119 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York Mills and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 153.25 mi (246.64 km).

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#1 New York Mills

Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,220
Coordinates46.5180200, -95.3761500
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: East Centennial 84 Drive (-95.376115, 46.518067)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $22.56
Round trip
$45.11
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.56 $45.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.78 $49.56
Premium $4.39 $27.76 $55.51
Diesel $4.86 $30.74 $61.48

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between New York Mills and Bloomington. The current time is 02:59:22.

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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.