Origin
Keewatin, MN
Night in Keewatin on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keewatin, MN to Bloomington, MN
Data updated 12 minutes ago
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
195.7 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keewatin, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
This 195.7-mile drive from Keewatin, MN to Bloomington, MN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 5 minutes on the road, covering 99% of your trip on major highways like State Highway 65 and US 10. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's an economical option for a day trip. The drive remains within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
97.8 miles from Keewatin, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Primarily a highway-focused experience, this route consists of 99% highway driving. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 93.7 miles along State Highway 65, suggesting long, steady progress. The road mainly follows major highways, indicating good pavement and consistent speed limits for most of the journey. This profile suggests a drive where you can maintain a steady pace, with minimal exposure to slower, more winding local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 65. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near MN 65.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 27 miles (MN 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 157.7 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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MN 65
Enter roundabout onto MN 65
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
157.7 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
169.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 10 East
7
195.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
Take the exit toward 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
7
195.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 65 | 93.7 mi | 1h 55m |
| MN 65 | 66.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 10 | 25.2 mi | 32m |
| Highway 169 West | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| West Highway 210 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Hwy 169 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 65
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keewatin, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on CR 82
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Hwy 169
2
Turn left onto CR 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto US 169
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 169 West
4
Turn left onto MN 65
19 mi
·
23 min
·
MN 65
5
Enter roundabout onto MN 65
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 65
6
Continue on MN 65
36 mi
·
45 min
·
MN 65
7
Turn left onto MN 210; MN 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 210
8
Take the exit onto MN 65
94 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
State Highway 65
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 10
25 mi
·
32 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Bloomington without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop to break up the 195.7 miles and stretch your legs. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 93.7 miles on State Highway 65, so consider refueling before embarking on this segment if your tank is low. With the estimated fuel cost of $29, budgeting for gas is straightforward. This is a manageable drive for one day, so flexibility in your departure time is an advantage.
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 97.8 miles from Keewatin, MN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 20m
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 Keewatin, 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 Keewatin, MN
This is one driving day of about 195.7 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Keewatin, 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 State Highway 65 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.8 mi from Keewatin, MN · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Keewatin, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
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
$29.12 one way
$58.25 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
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 · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.55 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.40 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 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
20 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 5m 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 Keewatin, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 195.7 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 65, MN 65, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.8 miles from Keewatin, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.12 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 27 miles (MN 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 157.7 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Keewatin, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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