How far is Ada, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Ada, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Bloomington.
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Start on East Main Street
21.5 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 140th Street North
7.9 mi · 10 min · 140th Street North
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Continue on 140th Street South
14.9 mi · 22 min · 140th Street South
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Continue on 140th St South
804 ft · 20 sec · 140th St South
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Take the ramp left
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
194 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
1145 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
140th St South
Merge slight left
194 mi · 03h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ada and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ada to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Ada and 131.7 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.12 one way or $66.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ada and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nelson.
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St. Cloud
Detroit Lakes
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 229.4 mi (369.19 km).
#1 Ada
City in Norman County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 47.2996900, -96.5153500 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $33.12 | $66.24 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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