Origin
Chatfield, MN
Afternoon in Chatfield on Monday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatfield, MN to Bloomington, MN
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
101 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatfield, MN
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Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chatfield, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 101 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, Main Street South, 160th Street East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.5 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.45 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Chatfield, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 101 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and Main Street South. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.5 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Main Street South. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 52; MN 30 / Main Street South.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; MN 30 / Main Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 93.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 52; MN 30 / Main Street South
Turn left onto US 52; MN 30 / Main Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
92.2 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35 North
6
93.7 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
100.8 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
7
101 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Chatfield, MN to Bloomington, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 46 along the way.
Cr 46
79.2 mi in
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~1h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 58.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| Main Street South | 20.6 mi | 26m |
| 160th Street East | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| I 35W | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Brandel Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 35 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 162nd Street West | 1 mi | 1m |
| Isleton Way | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatfield, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on 2nd Street Southwest
39 ft
·
7 sec
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2nd Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto US 52; MN 30
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street South
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 52; US 14; US 63
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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US 52; US 14; US 63
4
Continue on US 52; US 63
17 mi
·
19 min
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US 52; US 63
5
Continue on US 52
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 52
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward CR 46
8
Turn left onto CR 46
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brandel Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 46
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
160th Street East
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CR 46
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Isleton Way
11
Continue on CR 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
162nd Street West
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
405 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 35 North
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 35 North
14
Merge onto I 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Bloomington Freeway
18
Turn left onto West 90th Street
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.5 miles from Chatfield, MN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chatfield, 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 Chatfield, MN
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chatfield, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Chatfield, MN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.5 miles from Chatfield, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomington, MN
The final approach into Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, 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
$14.45 one way
$28.89 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| premium | $4.39 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.60 | $4.85 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Monday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
5 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
2h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chatfield, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 101 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, Main Street South, 160th Street East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Chatfield, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; MN 30 / Main Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 93.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Chatfield, MN to Bloomington, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 46 along the way.
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