How far is Bloomington, MN from Avon, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Avon, MN is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
88.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
77.26 mi
124.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.26 mi
Kilometers
124.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.76 mi
Kilometers
142.84 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Avon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Bloomington
44.3 mi
00h 51m
To Avon
44.4 mi
00h 51m

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
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline

    46.9 mi · 50 min · MnRoad Mainline

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Avon

    1674 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Avon Avenue South

    1769 ft · 54 sec · Avon Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stratford Street West

    59 m · 14 sec · Stratford Street West

  14. 14

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MnRoad Mainline
46.9 mi · 53%
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 25%
I 94 West
17.2 mi · 19%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 1%
Avon Avenue South
0.33 mi
CR 9
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

MnRoad Mainline

Keep slight right to continue on MnRoad Mainline

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 51m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Bloomington and 44.4 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Avon. Straight-line distance: 77.26 mi (124.33 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Avon

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,508
Coordinates45.6091300, -94.4516700
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Avon (-94.45167, 45.60913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.27 $24.55
Premium $4.39 $13.75 $27.49
Diesel $4.86 $15.22 $30.45

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 Avon. The current time is 08:45:13.

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.