How far is Atwater, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Atwater, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atwater and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwater and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
41 m ยท 15 sec
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Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue
47 m ยท 12 sec ยท Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street North
44 m ยท 6 sec ยท Main Street North
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Turn right onto Pleasant Avenue East
12.8 mi ยท 17 min ยท Pleasant Avenue East
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Continue on North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท North Sibley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
11.8 mi ยท 13 min ยท East Depot Street
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Continue on US 12
2 mi ยท 2 min ยท US 12
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi ยท 3 min ยท 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on Cokato Street West
1.1 mi ยท 1 min ยท Cokato Street West
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท 6th Street
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi ยท 6 min ยท US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
2.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft ยท 19 sec ยท 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi ยท 5 min ยท US 12
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Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi ยท 6 min ยท Babcock Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
43 m ยท 2 sec ยท Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Babcock Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
43 m ยท 2 sec ยท Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
11 mi ยท 15 min ยท Babcock Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
1504 ft ยท 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494
2061 ft ยท 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
3022 ft ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi ยท 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft ยท 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
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Merge slight left
1 mi ยท 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
1145 ft ยท 35 sec
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
63 m ยท 6 sec ยท West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atwater and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 494 South
Merge slight left
13.3 mi ยท 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atwater and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atwater to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Atwater and 44.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atwater and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atwater and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 75.19 mi (121 km).
#1 Atwater
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 45.1388500, -94.7780600 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $4.25 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $18.87 | $37.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Minnesota ยท Oct 13, 2026