Origin
Stanchfield, MN
Morning in Stanchfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanchfield, MN to Bloomington, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanchfield, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
This 64.3-mile drive from Stanchfield, MN, to Bloomington, MN, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Given its short duration and the manageable $10 estimated fuel cost, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a practical choice for those looking for an efficient journey. Both your starting point in Stanchfield and your destination in Bloomington are located within the Midwest region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries on this drive. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a quick transit between these two Minnesota locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 65 | 38 mi | 45m |
| US 10 | 25.2 mi | 32m |
| 389th Avenue Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 65
— 38 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanchfield, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on CR 3
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
389th Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto MN 65
26 mi
·
30 min
·
MN 65
Use the right lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 10
25 mi
·
32 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Stanchfield, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 65
Turn left onto MN 65
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.57 one way
$19.14 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
21 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 20m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly all of this journey, with 98% of the drive on major roads. The bulk of your travel will be on MN 65, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 38 miles. You'll also navigate portions of US 10 and 389th Avenue Northeast. The character of the drive is consistent, leaning towards efficient travel on well-maintained highways rather than winding country lanes. This profile suggests a steady pace with minimal distractions, allowing you to cover the distance with ease.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 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 0.5 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MN 65): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, MN
Full guide →Founded 1843
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
- • SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
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 20m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38 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 0.5 miles (MN 65): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 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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