How far is Renville, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Renville, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.61 mi
01h 45m
Flight
93.85 mi
151.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.85 mi
Kilometers
151.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.61 mi
Kilometers
161.91 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, Jun 1, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in Renville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renville
2026-06-01T12:36
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, Jun 1, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renville
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
Sumter
MN

Township in McLeod County, Minnesota

From Renville
50.3 mi
00h 52m
To Bloomington
50.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue East

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Park Avenue East

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renville 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue East
92.5 mi · 92%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 6%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 2%
90th Street
0.22 mi
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue East

Start on Park Avenue East

54.9 mi · 01h 11m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumter
00h 52m from Renville
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Renville and Chance Rain Showers near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renville to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Renville and 50.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Renville and Chance Rain Showers near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Sumter

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

88 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 93.85 mi (151.03 km).

Renville

#1 Renville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,162
Coordinates44.7891300, -95.2116700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue East (-95.211672, 44.789214)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.92 $27.84
Premium $4.39 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $4.86 $17.27 $34.53

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Renville and Bloomington. The current time is 12:36:18.

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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.