Origin
Stewartville, MN
Late night in Stewartville on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stewartville, 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 53m
Distance
92.2 mi
148 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stewartville, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
Stewartville, MN to Bloomington, MN is 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 53m via US 52 and I 35W, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the state. It's a relatively short journey, ideal for a single-day excursion. The route is primarily focused on highway travel, meaning you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and efficient transit. Consider this a practical, no-fuss option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.1 miles from Stewartville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 57.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| 160th Street East | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| I 35W | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| US 63 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Brandel Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 35 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 57.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stewartville, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on US 63
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 63; MN 30
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 63
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 63
Toward US 52, US 63 North: Saint Paul, Preston
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 63
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North: Saint Paul
5
Continue on US 52; US 63
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52; US 63
6
Continue on US 52
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 52
32 mi
·
36 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward CR 46
9
Turn left onto CR 46
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brandel Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CR 46
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
160th Street East
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 46
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Isleton Way
12
Continue on CR 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
162nd Street West
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
405 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 35 North
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 35 North
15
Merge onto I 35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Bloomington Freeway
19
Turn left onto West 90th Street
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 53m duration and 92.2 miles, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, so there's no need to rush. You can afford to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps mid-morning to avoid early rush hour. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, keep an eye on your gauge, but you shouldn't need frequent stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 57.2 miles on US 52, so plan for any necessary stops before or after that segment. Since it's a short drive, you have the flexibility to add a brief pause if needed, but it's not essential for pacing.
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 46.1 miles from Stewartville, MN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stewartville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stewartville, MN
This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Stewartville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 52 for about 57.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Stewartville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 92.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 63
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63 toward US 52 North, US 63 North: Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 North, US 63 North: Saint Paul
6
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35 North
6
84.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
91.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
7
92.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.72 one way
$27.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Vermillion, MN
46 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 53m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 52, experiencing a longest stretch of 57.2 miles on this highway. Expect consistent speeds and a generally efficient transit. While the majority is highway, the route incorporates some local roads like 160th Street East, offering a slight change of pace before merging onto I 35W. The overall feel is one of steady progress towards your destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.2 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and 160th Street East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 8.5 miles (US 63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 84.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stewartville, MN and Bloomington, MN, road signs point toward Preston and Cr 46.
Preston
8.3 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 63
Cr 46
70.3 mi in
|
~1h 23m
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 53m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.2 miles on US 52. 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 8.5 miles (US 63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 84.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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