Origin
Hutchinson, MN
Afternoon in Hutchinson on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hutchinson, MN to Bloomington, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutchinson, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hutchinson to Bloomington covers a straightforward 56.6-mile path across the Minnesota landscape. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple one-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. The journey transitions from the rural feel of Hutchinson toward the more developed surroundings of Bloomington. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the drive maintains a familiar regional character throughout the transition. Whether you are heading into the metro area for business or leisure, this route provides a direct connection without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 31.9 mi | 41m |
| MN 5 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 7 East | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| West 78th Street | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Rolling Acres Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 35W | 1 mi | 1m |
| Arboretum Boulevard | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 31.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on 4th Avenue Southwest
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto MN 15
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street South
3
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southeast
4
Turn left onto CR 25
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Adams Street Southeast
5
Continue on CR 25
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Adams Street Northeast
6
Continue on CR 25
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bluff Street Northeast
7
Turn right onto MN 7; MN 22
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 7 East
8
Continue on MN 7; CR 4
11 mi
·
14 min
·
MN 7; CR 4
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
10
Continue on MN 7
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 7
11
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
12
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
13
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 7
14
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 7
15
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
16
Continue on MN 7
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 7
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rolling Acres Road
18
Turn left onto MN 5
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Arboretum Boulevard
19
Continue on MN 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on MN 5
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit onto MN 5
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
25
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Hutchinson, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 48.3 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
MN 5
Take the exit onto MN 5 toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
8
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
MN 5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5 toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.42 one way
$16.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 56.6-mile trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate using MN 7, MN 5, and the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway to reach your destination. Expect a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.9 miles specifically on MN 7. The road maintains a steady flow, shifting from smaller highway segments into the higher-capacity lanes as you approach Bloomington. You will experience a blend of open road driving that eventually funnels into the busier traffic patterns near your arrival point.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on MN 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and MN 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.3 miles in near MN 5.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48.3 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, MN
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on MN 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomington, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 48.3 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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