Origin
Bloomington, MN
Morning in Bloomington on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, MN to Hibbing, MN
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
217.6 mi
350 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
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
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Hibbing, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, MN to Hibbing, MN covers 217.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W North, MN 36, MN 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.8 miles from Bloomington, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 217.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W North 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 4h 13m 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 Bloomington, MN to Hibbing, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 36 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 33 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 40th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Beltline | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 35W North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Hibbing, MN.
1
Start on West 90th Street
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 90th Street
2
Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35W North
3
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
12 min
4
Keep slight right
5.6 mi
·
7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
MN 36
6
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
7
Keep slight left
7.1 mi
·
8 min
8
Keep slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
9
Keep slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
19 mi
·
25 min
13
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
14
Merge slight right
31 mi
·
36 min
15
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
16
Turn left
174 ft
·
3 sec
17
Continue on Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
384 ft
·
7 sec
·
Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
18
Continue on State Highway 37
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 37
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 37
20
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37
14 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 37
21
Continue on 40th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
40th Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Beltline
20 ft
·
East Beltline
23
Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Beltline
24
Turn left onto East 25th Street
230 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 25th Street
25
Turn right onto Brooklyn Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn Drive
26
Turn left onto East Howard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Howard Street
27
Turn left onto 4th Avenue East
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue East
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 108.8 miles from Bloomington, MN, or about 2h 6m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.8 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hibbing, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bloomington, MN
This is one driving day of about 217.6 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, 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 108.8 mi from Bloomington, MN · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.8 miles from Bloomington, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hibbing, MN
The final approach into Hibbing, 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 Hibbing, 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
$31.12 one way
$62.25 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $33.59 | $67.18 |
| premium | $4.39 | $37.63 | $75.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.34 | $96.69 |
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: 76.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.04 | $8.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87 | 1 | $30.46 | $13.93 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Hibbing, MN
Morning in Hibbing on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomington, MN to Hibbing, MN covers 217.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W North, MN 36, MN 33. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.8 miles from Bloomington, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.12 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m 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 Bloomington, MN to Hibbing, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomington, MN to Hibbing, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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