Origin
Sartell, MN
Morning in Sartell on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
84.2 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Avenue North, 1st Street North, Riverside Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.04 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.1 miles from Sartell, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 84.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue North 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roosevelt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 494 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sartell, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on 2nd Street North
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
2nd Street North
2
Continue on 1st Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
1st Avenue North
3
Turn left onto 1st Street North
440 ft
·
23 sec
·
1st Street North
4
Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Avenue North
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Riverside Avenue South
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Riverside Avenue South
6
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Riverside Avenue South
7
Turn right
3.3 mi
·
5 min
8
Turn left onto 2nd Street South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street South
9
Continue on Roosevelt Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Roosevelt Road
10
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
48 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 494 South
13
Continue straight
22 mi
·
27 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
15
Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
16
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
90th Street
18
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 90th Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.1 miles from Sartell, MN, or about 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 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 1h 9m
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 Sartell, 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 Sartell, MN
This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sartell, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Sartell, MN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 42.1 miles from Sartell, 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
$12.04 one way
$24.09 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| premium | $4.39 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Bloomington on Monday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
42 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
27 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
1h 21m 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 Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue North, 1st Street North, Riverside Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Sartell, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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