How far is Detroit Lakes, MN from Bloomington, MN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit Lakes and Bloomington is 183.51 miles (295.33 km).
Flight distance from Detroit Lakes, MN to Bloomington, MN is 183.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Detroit Lakes to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Bloomington, Minnesota is: 211.78 miles (340.83 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit Lakes to Bloomington will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Detroit Lakes
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9255 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°49'2"N 95°50'43"W |
| Latitude | 46.8171800 |
| Longitude | -95.8453300 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Minnesota Zoo and the Walker Art Center.
| Population | 84583 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°50'27"N 93°17'54"W |
| Latitude | 44.8408000 |
| Longitude | -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: West 90th Street (-93.29828,44.84075)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit Lakes and Bloomington
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Bloomington is 341 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Detroit Lakes and Bloomington. The current time is 03:15:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.29 liters (7.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit Lakes and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit Lakes to Bloomington is $25.56 (diesel $36.35).
Minnesota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $3.74 | $4.15 | $4.86 |
| Total | $25.56 | $27.94 | $31.01 | $36.35 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Minnesota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.420 (Diesel $4.864) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 31, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit Lakes and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
