Origin
Bloomington, MN
Morning in Bloomington on Monday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, MN to International Falls, MN
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
305.9 mi
492 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
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6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
Tom Fisk
International Falls, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, MN to International Falls, MN covers 305.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 $43.75 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
152.9 miles from Bloomington, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 305.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, MN to International Falls, 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 |
| Speaker Irvin N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | 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 International Falls, 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
37 mi
·
43 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
112 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
100 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
18
Exit the roundabout onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
19
Continue on 2nd Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue
20
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
3rd Avenue
21
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
22
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
8th Avenue
23
Turn right
75 ft
·
6 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.9 miles from Bloomington, MN, or about 3h 2m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.9 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near International Falls, 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.
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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 Bloomington, MN
This is one driving day of about 305.9 miles and 6h 4m.
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 152.9 mi from Bloomington, MN · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 152.9 miles from Bloomington, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in International Falls, MN
The final approach into International Falls, 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 International Falls, 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
$43.75 one way
$87.51 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $47.22 | $94.44 |
| premium | $4.39 | $52.89 | $105.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.96 | $135.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.12 | $14.68 |
| Efficient EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.77 | $12.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.4 | 1 | $42.83 | $19.58 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
International Falls, MN
Morning in International Falls on Monday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
34°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
7 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 International Falls, MN covers 305.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 152.9 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 $43.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, MN to International Falls, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomington, MN to International Falls, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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