Brunswick to Bloomington is 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m via MN 65 and US 10, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive keeps you within the Midwest region of Minnesota. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it a straightforward trip for most drivers. Consider this route for a quick transition between locations without much fuss, as it offers a direct path with minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Brunswick, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 65
47.1 mi
57m
US 10
25.2 mi
32m
Legend Street
0.7 mi
1m
State Highway 70
0.5 mi
<1m
West 90th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MN 65
— 47.1 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on MN 70
0.5 mi·51 sec·State Highway 70
2
Turn left onto CR 46
0.7 mi·1 min·Legend Street
3
Turn left onto MN 65
35 mi·41 min·MN 65
Use the right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi·15 min·MN 65
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 10 EastUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 10
25 mi·32 min·US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7BToward 90th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft·5 sec·West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Given this route's short duration of just over an hour and a half, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. There are no mandatory stops indicated, so you can choose to push through or make a brief pause as needed. Keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is around $11, and it's wise to top off before you leave Brunswick to ensure a smooth journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 47.1 miles on MN 65, so plan any brief breaks around that point if you prefer to split the drive.
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 37.1 miles from Brunswick, MN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.1 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 45m 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 18m
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 Brunswick, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brunswick, MN
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Brunswick, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MN 65 for about 47.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.2 and 74.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
36.2 mi into trip|~44m in|MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
48.4 mi into trip|~59m 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
5
48.7 mi into trip|~1h in|US 10
Merge onto US 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$11.90
$23.80
premium
$4.53
$13.24
$26.48
diesel
$5.61
$16.38
$32.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.79
$3.56
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.49
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Brunswick, MN
Late night
in Brunswick on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
1h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 47.1-mile segment on MN 65. The character of the drive is largely consistent, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding backroads. You'll experience a predictable driving environment designed for straightforward travel between your starting and ending points.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.1 mi on MN 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 65 and US 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 36.2 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.2 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Bloomington, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP IATA) and home to the Mall of America, the United States' largest shopping mall. Bloomington has a population of 89,000 people (as of 2021).
Bloomington was established as a post–World War II housing boom suburb connected to Minneapolis's urban street grid, and is served by two major freeways: Interstate 35W and Interstate 494.
Top landmarks
•Nickelodeon Universe — amusement park inside Mall of America
•SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge — amusement ride
The longest stretch is about 47.1 miles on MN 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.2 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (US 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, MN before heading back.
