Trip from Bloomington, MN to Nashwauk, MN

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Drive Time

Distance

190.7 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 47m ★

6 AM

4h 0m

8 AM

4h 26m

10 AM

4h 10m

12 PM

4h 7m

3 PM

4h 11m

5 PM

4h 25m

8 PM

3h 53m

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

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Nashwauk, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomington, MN to Nashwauk, MN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Avenue Northeast, State Highway 65, I 35W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.8 miles on Central Avenue Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.38 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

95.3 miles from Bloomington, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Bloomington, MN to Nashwauk, MN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 4h, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Central Avenue Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 105.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 190.7 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 9.2 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 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

9.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 35W

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14.8 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward MN 36

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22B Toward MN 36

15.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

22.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 10 West

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Central Avenue Northeast	105.8 mi	2h 10m
State Highway 65	35.8 mi	45m
I 35W	21.9 mi	28m
MN 65	18.9 mi	23m
US 10	2.8 mi	3m
US 169	2.5 mi	2m
East Highway 210	1.2 mi	2m
1st Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Central Avenue Northeast — 105.8 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Nashwauk, 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

9.0 mi · 12 min · I 35W

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 35W

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Exit 22B Toward MN 36 Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 35W

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 35W

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 10

Toward US 10 West Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward MN 65: Central Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

222 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto MN 65

106 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Central Avenue Northeast

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto MN 210; MN 65

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

Turn right onto MN 65

36 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

Enter roundabout onto MN 65

146 ft · 1 sec · MN 65

Continue on MN 65

19 mi · 23 min · MN 65

Turn right onto US 169; MN 65

2.5 mi · 2 min · US 169; MN 65

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Turn left onto MN 65

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at 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 95.3 miles from Bloomington, MN, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.8 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.3 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashwauk, 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 190.7 miles and 4h.

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.

The longest stretch is on Central Avenue Northeast for about 105.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.3 mi from Bloomington, MN · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rock Creek, MN

95 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

Pine City, MN

Fuel and coffee

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

Pine City, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.3 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 Central Avenue Northeast if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.8 miles.

Arriving in Nashwauk, MN

The final approach into Nashwauk, 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 Nashwauk, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.38 one way

$56.76 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$30.58	$61.16
premium	$4.53	$34.03	$68.05
diesel	$5.61	$42.10	$84.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.2	$20.02	$9.15
Efficient EV	47.7	$16.69	$7.63
EV Truck/SUV	76.3	$26.70	$12.20

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Bloomington, MN

Night in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

10:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashwauk, MN

Night in Nashwauk on Tuesday

Local time

10:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

20 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 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 Nashwauk, MN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Central Avenue Northeast, State Highway 65, I 35W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.3 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 $28.38 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.

The route from Bloomington, MN to Nashwauk, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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