How far is Turtle River, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Turtle River, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.39 mi
04h 02m
Flight
202.09 mi
325.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.09 mi
Kilometers
325.23 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.39 mi
Kilometers
390.09 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Turtle River
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Turtle River
2026-04-23T07:05
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Turtle River
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Randall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Turtle River
119.2 mi
02h 01m
To Bloomington
123.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Turtle River and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue East

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Island View Drive Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Island View Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  23. 23

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  30. 30

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Turtle River 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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 14%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 11%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 9%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 9%
Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
202.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randall
02h 01m from Turtle River
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Turtle River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Turtle River to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Turtle River and 123.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Turtle River and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Randall

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

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

RAIL

Staples

37 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

64 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Turtle River and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 202.09 mi (325.23 km).

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#1 Turtle River

Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Population1,137
Coordinates47.5874500, -94.7516500
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue East (-94.751666, 47.587471)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.38 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.03
17.1 gal · 64.76 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.51 $61.03
Mid-grade $3.92 $33.52 $67.05
Premium $4.39 $37.55 $75.10
Diesel $4.86 $41.59 $83.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Turtle River and Bloomington. The current time is 07:05:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.