How far is Bloomington, MN from Annandale, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Annandale, MN is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.63 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.76 mi
80.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.76 mi
Kilometers
80.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.63 mi
Kilometers
92.74 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annandale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Annandale
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loretto
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bloomington
28.8 mi
00h 40m
To Annandale
28.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Annandale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Annandale.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    931 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1632 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    19.6 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Avenue South

    119 m · 10 sec · Oak Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Annandale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 55
19.7 mi · 34%
I 494 West
16.9 mi · 29%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 2%
I 494 East
0.29 mi · 1%
Oak Avenue South
0.07 mi
West 90th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loretto
00h 40m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Annandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Annandale?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Loretto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Bloomington and 28.8 miles from Annandale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Chance Rain Showers near Annandale.

Stop Ideas Near Loretto

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Loretto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loretto.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

37 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

70 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

102 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 49.76 mi (80.08 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Annandale

#2 Annandale

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,546
Coordinates45.2627400, -94.1244300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Annandale (-94.12443, 45.26274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.49
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.25 $14.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $4.39 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $4.86 $9.87 $19.75

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Annandale. The current time is 08:45:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.