Origin
Park Rapids, MN
Afternoon in Park Rapids on Monday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Rapids, MN to Bloomington, MN
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
201.1 mi
324 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 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park Rapids, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 201.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Avenue South, Ash Avenue Northeast, West Mason Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.76 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
100.6 miles from Park Rapids, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 201.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Avenue South 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 20m 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 Park Rapids, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ash Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mason Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 165th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Boulevard Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Rapids, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on 1st Street West
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
1st Street West
2
Turn right onto Park Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue South
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue South
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Park Avenue South
4
Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue South
34 mi
·
49 min
·
Park Avenue South
5
Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ash Avenue Northeast
6
Continue on West Mason Avenue
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
West Mason Avenue
7
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
8 min
8
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
9
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
10
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
11
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 11
12
Turn right onto State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 25
13
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pine Street
14
Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
15
Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
16
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
17
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 494 South
19
Continue straight
22 mi
·
27 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
21
Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
22
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
90th Street
24
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 90th Street
25
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 100.6 miles from Park Rapids, MN, or about 1h 40m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.6 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
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 Park Rapids, 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 Park Rapids, MN
This is one driving day of about 201.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park Rapids, 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 100.6 mi from Park Rapids, MN · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
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
$28.76 one way
$57.53 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $31.04 | $62.09 |
| premium | $4.39 | $34.77 | $69.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.68 | $89.35 |
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: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.12 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
101 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
5 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
3h 20m 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 Park Rapids, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 201.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Avenue South, Ash Avenue Northeast, West Mason Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.6 miles from Park Rapids, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.76 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 20m 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 Park Rapids, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park Rapids, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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