How far is Rushford, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Rushford, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rushford and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rushford and Bloomington.
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Start on East Jessie Street
23 m · 5 sec · East Jessie Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
9.9 mi · 14 min · South Mill Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Austin
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester
710 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46
2009 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Brandel Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive
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Continue on 160th Street East
9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East
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Continue on Isleton Way
3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way
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Continue on 162nd Street West
1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North
124 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
879 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
50 m · 4 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 Rushford and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 North
Continue straight
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Rushford and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rushford to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Pine Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Rushford and 67.4 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rushford and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Island
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 Pine Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rushford and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.2 km).
#1 Rushford
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,695 |
| Coordinates | 43.8083000, -91.7529300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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 39m |
| 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 | $16.70 | $33.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.55 | $41.11 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $22.76 | $45.53 |
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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