The drive from Mahnomen, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 244.4 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Mason Avenue, US 10, US 59 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.37 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
122.2 miles from Mahnomen, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 244.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 47m highway drive covering 244.4 miles, with most of the trip on West Mason Avenue and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Mason Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Mason Avenue and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 244.4 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
220.1 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
242.5 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
7
244.1 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
244.3 mi into trip|~4h 47m in|West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi
1h 29m
US 10
71.1 mi
1h 22m
US 59
35.2 mi
40m
I 494
21.9 mi
27m
I 94
21.1 mi
22m
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi
8m
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
2m
Broadway Street East
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
West Mason Avenue
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahnomen, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on West Monroe Avenue
8 ft·2 sec·West Monroe Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
0.3 mi·47 sec·East Jefferson Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
35 mi·40 min·US 59
5
Turn left onto US 10
45 mi·51 min·US 10
6
Enter roundabout
103 ft·1 sec
7
Continue
66 ft·0 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi·8 min·Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on US 10
78 mi·1 hr 29 min·West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi·30 min·US 10
11
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi·2 min·165th Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi·1 min·Park Boulevard Southeast
13
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi·57 sec·County Road 11
14
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Highway 25
15
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi·42 sec·Pine Street
16
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi·2 min·Broadway Street East
17
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi·40 sec·Fenning Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
19
Merge onto I 94
21 mi·22 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 494
22 mi·27 min·I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert LeaUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·50 sec·this road
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert Lea
24
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi·1 min·I 35W
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7BToward 90th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft·5 sec·West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
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 122.2 miles from Mahnomen, MN, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 54 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.2 miles or 2h 21m 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 54m
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 Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen, MN
This is one driving day of about 244.4 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Mahnomen, 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 West Mason Avenue for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.2 mi from Mahnomen, MN
· 2h 21m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.37 one way
$72.74 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$39.19
$78.38
premium
$4.53
$43.61
$87.21
diesel
$5.61
$53.96
$107.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.3
0
$25.66
$11.73
Efficient EV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.78
EV Truck/SUV
97.8
1
$34.22
$15.64
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Mahnomen, MN
Morning
in Mahnomen on Friday
Local time
9:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Chance Light Snow
NW 18 to 22 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:21AM CDT until April 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 8:17AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Morning
in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
9:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Little Falls, MN
122 mi in
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 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 47m 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 Mahnomen, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 244.4 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Mason Avenue, US 10, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.2 miles from Mahnomen, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.37 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 244.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 220.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 242.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mahnomen, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
