How far is Bloomington, MN from Buffalo, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Buffalo, MN is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Buffalo.
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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
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1632 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
1798 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on 1st Street South
2251 ft · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
107 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Buffalo.
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.
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.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Bloomington and 21.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Chanhassen City Adm
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 36.28 mi (58.39 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 Buffalo
City in Wright County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.1719100, -93.8746900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-93.87469, 45.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.57 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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