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Trip from Lake Eunice, 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 16m

Distance

223.9 mi

360 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 3m ★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lake Eunice, MN, MN

Lake Eunice, MN

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Downtown Bloomington, MN, MN

Bloomington, MN

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Trip Overview

This 223.9-mile drive from Lake Eunice, 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 16 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing I-94, US-59, and I-494. With a fuel cost estimated at around $33, this trip is budget-friendly for a one-day excursion. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent travel experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in departure and arrival times.

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

111.9 miles from Lake Eunice, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 114.9 mi 2h 3m
US 59 62.1 mi 1h 7m
I 494 21.9 mi 27m
South Broadway 13.7 mi 15m
County Road 31 2.9 mi 7m
West Prairie Avenue 2.7 mi 3m
County Highway 22 2.4 mi 5m
I 35W 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 114.9 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Eunice, MN and Bloomington, MN.

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Start on this road

41 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 22

2.4 mi · 5 min · County Highway 22
3

Turn left onto CH 20

0.3 mi · 49 sec · County Highway 20
4

Continue on CR 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pike Drive
5

Turn right onto CH 31

2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 31
6

Turn right onto US 59; MN 34

10 mi · 11 min · US 59; MN 34
7

Continue on US 59

14 mi · 15 min · South Broadway
8

Continue on US 59

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue
9

Take the exit onto US 59

52 mi · 55 min · US 59
10

Continue on I 94; MN 27

115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 94; MN 27
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 216 Toward I 494 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 494

22 mi · 27 min · I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · this road
Exit 5B Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
15

Merge onto I 35W

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 35W
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 7B Toward 90th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto West 90th Street

207 ft · 5 sec · West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Arrive at destination

West 90th Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and potentially avoid any midday traffic, especially as you approach Bloomington. While the route has a recommended single day for completion, you can plan for one stop along the way, perhaps midway through the 114.9-mile stretch on I-94, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; with a projected cost of $33, it's wise to top off before embarking on the longest 114.9-mile segment on I-94 to ensure uninterrupted progress.

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 111.9 miles from Lake Eunice, MN, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.9 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.9 miles or 2h 11m 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 27m

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 Lake Eunice, 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 Lake Eunice, MN

This is one driving day of about 223.9 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Lake Eunice, 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 I 94 for about 114.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

112 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.

Popular next leg

Avon, MN to Bloomington, MN

88.5 mi · 1h 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Elbow Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avon, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.9 miles from Lake Eunice, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 191.9

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Brew Haven Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

The Mill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Minnesota

1.6 mi

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 191.9

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Patrick's Bakery & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 223.9

Richfield, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16128617570

Visit website

Nawal Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 223.9

Burnsville, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19524566701

Brew Haven Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 16

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

The Mill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.9

Albany, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13208456455

Visit website

Munkabeans Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 207.9

Hopkins, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19529389056

Visit website

Missing Pieces Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 223.9

Edina, Minnesota

Hours: 12–7:30 pm

+19526588974

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 223.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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16.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 59 / South Broadway

Enter roundabout onto US 59 / South Broadway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
199.7 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Take the exit toward I 494 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216 Toward I 494 South
7
222 mi into trip | ~4h 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
223.6 mi into trip | ~4h 15m 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
223.8 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in | West 90th Street

Turn left onto West 90th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.32 one way

$66.64 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $35.90 $71.81
premium $4.53 $39.95 $79.90
diesel $5.61 $49.43 $98.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.2 0 $23.51 $10.75
Efficient EV 56 0 $19.59 $8.96
EV Truck/SUV 89.6 1 $31.35 $14.33

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Lake Eunice, MN

Evening in Lake Eunice on Saturday

Local time

8:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomington, MN

Evening in Bloomington on Saturday

Local time

8:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

67°F

Avon, MN

112 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

18 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

4h 16m 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?

This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 114.9 miles on I-94, meaning long periods of consistent speed. The character of the drive is largely defined by these interstate segments, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience rather than winding backroads or intricate city navigation. Expect a smooth flow for the majority of your journey as you transition between I-94, US-59, and I-494.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.9 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 59. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near US 59 / South Broadway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 223.9 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 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 222 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 16m. Total distance: 223.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 114.9 miles on I 94. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.8 miles (US 59 / South Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 222 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 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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