Trip from Midway, MN to Bloomington, MN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

195.3 mi

314 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 51m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 10m

3 PM

4h 14m

5 PM

4h 28m

8 PM

3h 56m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Midway, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 195.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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, Aspen Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on West Mason Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.06 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

97.7 miles from Midway, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 195.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Midway, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 195.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m, 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 24 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 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 around 150 miles in near I 94.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 195.3 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: at 150 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

150 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

171.1 mi into trip | ~3h 32m 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

193.4 mi into trip | ~4h 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

195.1 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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

195.3 mi into trip | ~4h 3m 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	26.1 mi	30m
Aspen Avenue South	22.6 mi	32m
I 494	21.9 mi	27m
I 94	21.1 mi	22m
Ash Avenue Northeast	6.2 mi	7m
State Highway 87	5.4 mi	9m
Main Street	3.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: West Mason Avenue — 78.4 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway, MN and Bloomington, MN.

Start on CR 47

1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 47

Turn left onto MN 87

5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

Continue on MN 87

3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Turn right onto US 71

23 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

Turn left onto US 10

6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

Continue on US 10

78 mi · 1 hr 29 min · West Mason Avenue

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto I 94

21 mi · 22 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec

Exit 216 Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 494

22 mi · 27 min · I 494

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · this road

Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

Merge onto I 35W

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 35W

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 7B Toward 90th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto West 90th Street

207 ft · 5 sec · West 90th Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

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 97.7 miles from Midway, MN, or about 2h 5m 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 43 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.7 miles or 2h 5m 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

Open the route before leaving Midway, 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 Midway, MN

This is one driving day of about 195.3 miles and 4h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Midway, 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 97.7 mi from Midway, MN · 2h 5m into the drive

city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Cloud, MN

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

Park Rapids, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Little Falls, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.7 miles from Midway, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before West Mason Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 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

$29.06 one way

$58.13 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$31.32	$62.63
premium	$4.53	$34.85	$69.69
diesel	$5.61	$43.12	$86.24

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: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.6	$20.51	$9.37
Efficient EV	48.8	$17.09	$7.81
EV Truck/SUV	78.1	$27.34	$12.50

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Midway, MN

Evening in Midway on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, MN

Evening in Bloomington on Thursday

Local time

5:22 PM

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

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 3m 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 Midway, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 195.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Mason Avenue, US 10, Aspen Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.7 miles from Midway, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.06 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.