Warroad, MN to Bloomington, MN is 364.5 miles and takes about 7h 36m via US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Minnesota. With 65% of the route on highways, expect a mix of efficient travel and more local road cruising. This drive is best suited for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward path for those looking to cover ground without extensive planning.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.3 miles from Warroad, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
86 mi
1h 39m
Highway 72 Northeast
43.2 mi
56m
State Avenue
35 mi
44m
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi
42m
State 64
28.6 mi
35m
Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi
32m
I 494
21.9 mi
27m
I 94
21.1 mi
22m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 86 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 15 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,045 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,756
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 47 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warroad, MN and Bloomington, MN.
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
27
Turn right onto MN 64
34 mi·42 min·State Highway 64 Southwest
28
At end of road, turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi·20 sec·State Highway 210
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
60 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 10
Use the right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi·30 min·US 10
31
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi·2 min·165th Avenue Southeast
32
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi·1 min·Park Boulevard Southeast
33
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi·57 sec·County Road 11
34
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi·11 sec·State Highway 25
35
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi·42 sec·Pine Street
36
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi·2 min·Broadway Street East
37
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi·40 sec·Fenning Avenue
38
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
39
Merge onto I 94
21 mi·22 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 494
22 mi·27 min·I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert LeaUse the slight right lane.
43
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·50 sec·this road
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert Lea
44
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi·1 min·I 35W
45
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7BToward 90th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft·5 sec·West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
47
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour driving time, leaving Warroad in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Bloomington before dark. You have two recommended stops, which can help break up the 364.5 miles. Consider utilizing the longest stretch of 86 miles on US 10 for a significant portion of your drive before needing to navigate more local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach more rural sections, and budget around $55 for gas based on current estimates.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.3 miles from Warroad, MN, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.3 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 22m
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 Warroad, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warroad, MN
This is one driving day of about 364.5 miles and 7h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warroad, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 86 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 38.5 and 364.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
38.5 mi into trip|~51m in|MN 72 / 51st Street Southwest
Turn right onto MN 72 / 51st Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
340.3 mi into trip|~7h 5m 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
362.6 mi into trip|~7h 33m 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
364.2 mi into trip|~7h 35m 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
364.5 mi into trip|~7h 36m in|West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.84 one way
$119.68 round trip
$4.17/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$64.00
$128.01
premium
$4.95
$71.01
$142.01
diesel
$5.35
$76.77
$153.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.4
1
$38.27
$17.50
Efficient EV
91.1
1
$31.89
$14.58
EV Truck/SUV
145.8
1
$51.03
$23.33
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Warroad, MN
Afternoon
in Warroad on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 11:32AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 5:02AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Afternoon
in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
SSE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 11:32AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 5:02AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
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
1 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
7h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 65% of this 364.5-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 86 miles, primarily on US 10. Expect the highway portion to transition to surface roads, particularly as you get closer to your destination. With a mostly highway profile, anticipate a steady pace with fewer complex intersections outside of urban areas.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86 mi on US 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Highway 72 Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.5 miles in near MN 72 / 51st Street Southwest.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 364.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.5 miles (MN 72 / 51st Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 340.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 362.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,472 ft826 ft
Total Climb
441 ft
Total Descent
684 ft
Highest Point
1,472 ft
~182.3 mi in
Elevation Range
646 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warroad, MN to Bloomington, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.
Bemidji
143.1 mi in|~3h 6m|via US 71
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Warroad is a city in Northwestern Minnesota. It is located in Roseau County, which is part of the northernmost tier of counties in Minnesota, and shares its northern border with Canada.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 36m. Total distance: 364.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.5 miles (MN 72 / 51st Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 340.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 362.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bloomington, MN before the return drive.
