How far is Spicer, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Spicer, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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 Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spicer and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spicer and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
587 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 10
123 m · 13 sec · County Road 10
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Continue on Lake Avenue South
2280 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South
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Turn right onto Kandiyohi Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Kandiyohi Avenue
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Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast
3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast
3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast
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Turn left onto 15th Ave Northeast
2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West
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Continue on North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on Cokato Street West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
3022 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 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 Spicer and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pleasant Avenue West
Continue on Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 00h 18m
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 Spicer and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spicer to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Howard Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Spicer and 59.3 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.70 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spicer and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Howard Lake
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 Howard Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spicer and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 84.61 mi (136.17 km).
#1 Spicer
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,224 |
| Coordinates | 45.2330200, -94.9400100 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $13.70 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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