How far is Bloomington, MN from Anoka, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Anoka, MN is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Anoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Anoka.
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Start on West 90th Street
50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 81
48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81
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Continue on Bottineau Boulevard
5.3 mi · 8 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1406 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Anoka.
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.
MN 100
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Anoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Anoka?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Golden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Bloomington and 14.6 miles from Anoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Anoka.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Valley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.3 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anoka
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 17,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.1977400, -93.3871800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
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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