Origin
Hibbing, MN
Late night in Hibbing on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hibbing, MN to Bloomington, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
217.8 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hibbing, MN
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Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hibbing, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 217.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Howard Street, 12th Avenue East, Brooklyn Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.41 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.9 miles from Hibbing, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 217.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 217.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Howard Street 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 25m 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 Hibbing, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Howard Street | — | — |
| 12th Avenue East | — | — |
| Brooklyn Drive | — | — |
| East 23rd Street | — | — |
| East Beltline | — | — |
| East 40th Street | — | — |
| Highway 37 | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Howard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on 4th Avenue East
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Avenue East
2
Turn right onto East Howard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Howard Street
3
Turn right onto 12th Avenue East
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
12th Avenue East
4
Continue on Brooklyn Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brooklyn Drive
5
Turn left onto East 23rd Street
394 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 23rd Street
6
Turn right onto East Beltline
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Beltline
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 40th Street
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 40th Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East 40th Street
9
Continue on State Highway 37
14 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 37
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 37
11
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 37
12
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
13
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
36 min
14
Take the exit slight right
15 mi
·
19 min
15
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
7 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 35 South
17
Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 South
18
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
34 mi
·
41 min
·
I 35W: Minneapolis
20
Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
90th Street
21
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 90th Street
22
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 108.9 miles from Hibbing, MN, or about 1h 42m 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 48 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.9 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
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 Hibbing, 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 Hibbing, MN
This is one driving day of about 217.8 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Hibbing, 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 108.9 mi from Hibbing, MN · 1h 42m 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Hibbing, 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
$32.41 one way
$64.83 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.09 | $96.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.87 | $10.45 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.06 | $8.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.49 | $13.94 |
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
Bloomington, MN
Late night in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
13 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
3h 25m 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 Hibbing, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 217.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Howard Street, 12th Avenue East, Brooklyn Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.9 miles from Hibbing, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.41 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 25m 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 Hibbing, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hibbing, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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