Trip from Bloomington, MN to Midway, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

195.8 mi

315 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 51m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 11m

3 PM

4h 15m

5 PM

4h 29m

8 PM

3h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Midway, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, MN to Midway, MN covers 195.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, I 94, Jefferson Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.8 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.14 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

97.9 miles from Bloomington, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 195.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 4m highway drive covering 195.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.8 miles on US 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 195.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 35W North

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 35W North

1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8B-C Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

8 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 494; MN 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

23.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	110.8 mi	2h 7m
I 94	22.6 mi	24m
Jefferson Street North	22.6 mi	32m
I 494	21.7 mi	27m
State Highway 87	5.4 mi	9m
Main Street West	3.3 mi	5m
165th Avenue Southeast	1.8 mi	2m
County Highway 47	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 110.8 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Midway, MN.

Start on West 90th Street

163 ft · 10 sec · West 90th Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 35W North

Merge onto I 35W

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 35W

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 8B-C Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West

Merge onto I 494; MN 5

5.8 mi · 7 min · I 494; MN 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5

16 mi · 19 min · I 494; MN 5

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto US 10

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 42 min · US 10

Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210

8.5 mi · 9 min · US 10; MN 210

Continue on US 10; IC A

9.9 mi · 11 min · US 10; IC A

Turn right onto US 71

23 mi · 32 min · Jefferson Street North

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto MN 87

3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street West

Continue on MN 87

5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

Turn right onto CR 47

1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 47

Arrive at destination

CR 47

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 97.9 miles from Bloomington, MN, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 miles.

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 43 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 195.8 miles and 4h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.

The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 110.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.9 mi from Bloomington, MN · 1h 58m into the drive

city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Cloud, MN

98 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

Big Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Royalton, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.9 miles from Bloomington, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.8 miles.

Arriving in Midway, MN

The final approach into Midway, 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 Midway, MN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hopkins, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

Nordic Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 181.8

Menahga, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12185643466

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Nawal Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Burnsville, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19524566701

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14

Hopkins, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

District Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.9

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13203422040

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.9

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Missing Pieces Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Edina, Minnesota

Hours: 12–7:30 pm

+19526588974

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 28

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 69.9

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.14 one way

$58.28 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$31.40	$62.79
premium	$4.53	$34.94	$69.87
diesel	$5.61	$43.23	$86.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.7	$20.56	$9.40
Efficient EV	49	$17.13	$7.83
EV Truck/SUV	78.3	$27.41	$12.53

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, MN

Evening in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

7:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midway, MN

Evening in Midway on Thursday

Local time

7:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°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

11 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

4h 4m 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 Midway, MN covers 195.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, I 94, Jefferson Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.9 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 $29.14 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.