Origin
Bemidji, MN
Afternoon in Bemidji on Sunday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
219.6 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Connecting the northern reaches of Bemidji to the urban center of Minneapolis, this 219.6-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes to complete. Because the duration is manageable, you can easily tackle this route as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $31 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Minnesota hubs. Navigating this path requires moving through local streets like 6th Street Northwest, Bemidji Avenue North, and Paul Bunyan Drive South. Since both cities reside within the Midwest, you will experience consistent regional surroundings throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
109.8 miles from Bemidji, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will spend your time navigating through local roadways, which means you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience. The longest stretch of the journey occurs on 6th Street Northwest, where you will find 0 miles of uninterrupted highway-style cruising. As you progress from Bemidji toward Minneapolis, the road demands your full attention due to its technical nature. This is a trip for those who prefer local navigation over the monotony of high-speed, long-distance highway driving.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
6th Street Northwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bemidji Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Bunyan Drive South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Midway Drive South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shevlin Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
6th Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bemidji, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
5 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest
194 ft
·
11 sec
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6th Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto Bemidji Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bemidji Avenue North
4
Continue on Paul Bunyan Drive South
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
Paul Bunyan Drive South
5
Continue on Midway Drive South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Midway Drive South
6
Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Shevlin Avenue Southwest
7
Turn right
8.4 mi
·
12 min
8
Continue straight
7.2 mi
·
8 min
9
Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
10
Turn right onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
12
Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
14
Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
15
Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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State Highway 210
17
At the end of the road, turn left
52 mi
·
59 min
18
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
8 min
19
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
20
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
21
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
22
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 11
23
Turn right onto State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 25
24
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pine Street
25
Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
26
Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
27
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
28
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
31 min
29
Keep slight right
6.1 mi
·
7 min
30
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
31
Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street North
32
Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
2nd Avenue North
33
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
2nd Avenue North
34
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
35
Continue on Washington Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a localized drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid potential city traffic upon arrival in Minneapolis. Plan for at least one stop during your 3 hour and 43 minute transit to stretch your legs and stay alert. Given the $31 fuel estimate, check your levels before leaving Bemidji to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. Because the route relies heavily on local roads like Bemidji Avenue North, keep your navigation tools handy to stay on track through the turns. Prioritize steady pacing to handle the frequent transitions between local streets effectively.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.8 miles from Bemidji, MN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.8 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minneapolis, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bemidji, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bemidji, MN
This is one driving day of about 219.6 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bemidji, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.8 mi from Bemidji, MN · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Minneapolis, MN
The final approach into Minneapolis, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Minneapolis, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.41 one way
$62.82 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| premium | $4.39 | $37.97 | $75.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.79 | $97.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.06 | $10.54 |
| Efficient EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.74 | $14.05 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Minneapolis, MN
Afternoon in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
110 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 219.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6th Street Northwest, Bemidji Avenue North, Paul Bunyan Drive South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.8 miles from Bemidji, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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