Trip from Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

219.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bemidji, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 219.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 6th Street Northwest, Bemidji Avenue North, Paul Bunyan Drive South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

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.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 219.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
6th Street Northwest	0 mi	0m
Bemidji Avenue North	0 mi	0m
Paul Bunyan Drive South	0 mi	0m
Midway Drive South	0 mi	0m
Shevlin Avenue Southwest	0 mi	0m
Highway 200	0 mi	0m
State 64	0 mi	0m
Broadway Street East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: 6th Street Northwest — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn right onto 6th Street Northwest

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Turn right onto Bemidji Avenue North

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Continue on Paul Bunyan Drive South

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Continue on Midway Drive South

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Turn right onto Shevlin Avenue Southwest

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Turn right

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Continue straight

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Continue on State Highway 200

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Turn right onto State 64

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

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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

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Continue on State 64

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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

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

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At the end of the road, turn left

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left

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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

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Continue on County Road 11

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Turn right onto State Highway 25

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Continue on Pine Street

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Turn left onto Broadway Street East

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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

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Take the ramp left

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight right

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Keep slight right

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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

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Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

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Continue on Washington Avenue South

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.8 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.8 mi from Bemidji, MN

Avon, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.8 miles from Bemidji, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.57	$30.86	$61.71
midgrade	$3.92	$33.90	$67.80
premium	$4.39	$37.97	$75.94
diesel	$4.86	$42.05	$84.11

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way.

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 $30.86 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.

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