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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.24 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.04 mi
40.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.04 mi
Kilometers
40.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.05 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anoka
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-16T15:02
Arrive Anoka
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Golden Valley
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Bloomington
14.6 mi
00h 20m
To Anoka
14.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto County Road 81

    48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81

  11. 11

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    118 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1406 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
12.5 mi · 43%
US 169 North
6.63 mi · 23%
Bottineau Boulevard
5.34 mi · 18%
I 494 West
2.78 mi · 10%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 3%
CR 81 North
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Valley
00h 20m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Golden Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Valley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

113 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.3 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Anoka. The current time is 15:02:55.

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.