Origin
Keewatin, MN
Night in Keewatin on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keewatin, 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
4h 5m
Distance
195.7 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keewatin, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 195.7-mile drive from Keewatin, MN to Bloomington, MN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 5 minutes on the road, covering 99% of your trip on major highways like State Highway 65 and US 10. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's an economical option for a day trip. The drive remains within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
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
97.8 miles from Keewatin, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 65 | 93.7 mi | 1h 55m |
| MN 65 | 66.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 10 | 25.2 mi | 32m |
| Highway 169 West | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| West Highway 210 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Hwy 169 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 65
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keewatin, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on CR 82
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Hwy 169
2
Turn left onto CR 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto US 169
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 169 West
4
Turn left onto MN 65
19 mi
·
23 min
·
MN 65
5
Enter roundabout onto MN 65
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
MN 65
6
Continue on MN 65
36 mi
·
45 min
·
MN 65
7
Turn left onto MN 210; MN 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 210
8
Take the exit onto MN 65
94 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
State Highway 65
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 10
25 mi
·
32 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Bloomington without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop to break up the 195.7 miles and stretch your legs. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 93.7 miles on State Highway 65, so consider refueling before embarking on this segment if your tank is low. With the estimated fuel cost of $29, budgeting for gas is straightforward. This is a manageable drive for one day, so flexibility in your departure time is an advantage.
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 97.8 miles from Keewatin, MN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 3m 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
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Open the route before leaving Keewatin, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Keewatin, MN
This is one driving day of about 195.7 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Keewatin, 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 State Highway 65 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Keewatin, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 195.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MN 65
Enter roundabout onto MN 65
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
157.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m 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
169.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m 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
7
195.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m 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
195.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.12 one way
$58.25 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
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: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.55 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.40 | $12.52 |
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.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Night in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
11:36 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
14 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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Primarily a highway-focused experience, this route consists of 99% highway driving. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 93.7 miles along State Highway 65, suggesting long, steady progress. The road mainly follows major highways, indicating good pavement and consistent speed limits for most of the journey. This profile suggests a drive where you can maintain a steady pace, with minimal exposure to slower, more winding local roads.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.7 mi on State Highway 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 65. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 27 miles (MN 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 157.7 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.9 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 4h 5m. Total distance: 195.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles (MN 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 157.7 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Bloomington, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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